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MV05 XWH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,989 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,958 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 58,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,149 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,149 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,901 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,695 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre tyre nail in tread and wearing outer sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2008 15,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre tyre nail in tread and wearing outer sidewall

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 XWH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

MV05 XWH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is MV05 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 XWH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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