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MV05 XTX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 129,814 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 119,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 109,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 97,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 97,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locknut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 May 2016 77,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 77,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,680 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,879 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,835 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,441 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,441 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt jammed

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 XTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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