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MV05 MYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 MYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2022 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside headlight fixing bolt missing - unit still secure

oil residue steering rack area

Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,315 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,627 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,316 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,316 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,129 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,129 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,202 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 34,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 5,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,105 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
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MV05 MYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV05 MYL, 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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What year was MV05 MYL registered?

MV05 MYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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