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MV05 XEN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,631 mi
Last recorded160,631 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 160,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 151,831 miles

Central Front Lower Engine steady bushes worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil around engine bay but not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge.

oil leak on engine.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light is on.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,904 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,596 miles

centre rear exhaust heatshield adrift

lower engine cover fitted

nail in osr tyre tread

nsr and osr seat belts tested best possible due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2014 81,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre rear exhaust heatshield adrift

lower engine cover fitted

nail in osr tyre tread

nsr and osr seat belts tested best possible due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,060 miles

2 front and offside rear tyre,s perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 front and offside rear tyre,s perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,096 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,096 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,834 miles

front discs badley correded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,984 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,105 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2mmm on outer edges

advise front pads low

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

advise rear pads low

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 XEN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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