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MW05 OLH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,979 miles

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts lazy to retract.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,271 miles

Exhaust system/hangers corroded....front flexible section deteriorated...one hanger missing.

Nearside 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 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts lazy to retract.

Nearside rear brake binding....caliper suspect...readings lower on park and service.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges devoid of tread.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,945 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Exhaust system/hangers corroded....front flexible section deteriorated...one hanger missing.

Nearside 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 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts lazy to retract.

Nearside rear brake binding....caliper suspect...readings lower on park and service.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges devoid of tread.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,097 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

number plate lights deteriorated.

rear seatbelts lazy to retract.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,097 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

number plate lights deteriorated.

rear seatbelts lazy to retract.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,895 miles

EPS system suspect, light illuminating intermittently, but not at time of test.

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

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

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

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

exhaust/hangers corroded.

offside rear seatbelt lazy to retract.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,895 miles

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

EPS system suspect, light illuminating intermittently, but not at time of test.

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

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

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

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

exhaust/hangers corroded.

offside rear seatbelt lazy to retract.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield under fuel tank at rear insecure...repaired.

Exhaust system/hangers corroded....rear hanger fractured.

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear number plate bulb holder deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers deteriorated (3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,342 miles

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,087 miles

Exhaust system and hangers corroded.

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted.

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 28 Feb 2013 63,087 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)

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

Exhaust system and hangers corroded.

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,036 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Oil level low.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,656 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

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 4 Mar 2010 33,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,048 miles

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

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

Oil level low.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,047 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
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MW05 OLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW05 OLH, 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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MW05 OLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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