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MV05 OVX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,668 mi
Last recorded119,668 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,668 miles

Nearside Front edge

Offside Front wishbone has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Top (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded Top (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,541 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust very rusty

headlamp lens misting over

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

power steering lid missing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust very rusty

headlamp lens misting over

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

power steering lid missing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,604 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,290 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,525 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn to zero on inner egde

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,703 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,151 miles

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

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

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 OVX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

MV05 OVX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 OVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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