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MT05 OER

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OER
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,943 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,330 miles

unable to open bonnet

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and rear wheels appear to have more negative camber compared to the offside wheels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and rear wheels appear to have more negative camber compared to the offside wheels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,826 miles

light rust n/s o/s brake discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2013 60,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

light rust n/s o/s brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brakes discs rusted

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,648 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MT05 OER is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 OER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT05 OER is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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