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MV05 TCO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,168 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,120 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim out of shape

offside rear tyre inner tread worn uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,457 miles

slight damage to o/s wing mirror

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,333 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of oil leak around gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,509 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal damaged

offside front door check strap broken

offside front door mirror casing damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal damaged

offside front door check strap broken

offside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,273 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 30,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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MV05 TCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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