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MW05 TFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,014 mi
Last recorded139,014 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 TFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 139,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,070 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 135,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 131,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,769 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,490 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

diesel injector leaking

nearside front and rear wheels binding

rear exhaust tail pipe outer casing corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2018 118,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 113,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edges (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust corroded outer casing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,790 miles

Bonnet release tight

Oil leak

boot switch inop

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,228 miles

AUX component noisy/starting to seize

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check offside rear and centre seats or seat belts

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,544 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,075 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,075 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,905 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 TFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW05 TFE, 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 MW05 TFE registered?

MW05 TFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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