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MV05 TEU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,062 miles

Centre Rear hatch not able to be opened but not a passenger compartment.

Headlights slightly frosted.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper light cluster slightly damaged / cracked.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,042 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Centre Rear hatch not able to be opened but not a passenger compartment.

Headlights slightly frosted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,483 miles

Nearside rear exhaust bracket loose but secures rear of the exhaust.

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

Oil level low before test.

Rear inner brake pads appear low but hard to see through caliper.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 80,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear exhaust bracket loose but secures rear of the exhaust.

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

Oil level low before test.

Rear inner brake pads appear low but hard to see through caliper.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,360 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,255 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,745 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV05 TEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

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

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