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MV05 OVC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 85,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,375 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2022 84,375 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,071 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,525 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 64,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 60,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,515 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,436 miles

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

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 OVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

MV05 OVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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