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MV05 OTJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 OTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,504 miles

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,506 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,462 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front discs corroded and scored.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,371 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 14,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,065 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

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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MV05 OTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

MV05 OTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 OTJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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