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PE05 FOV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,517 mi
Last recorded135,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 FOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 135,517 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

low on engine oil

Fail 31 May 2022 135,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

low on engine oil

Pass 2 Jun 2021 130,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all greased not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 130,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all greased not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 125,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 121,145 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear pads looking low

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,024 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,442 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose!

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)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops and shock absorber covers broken!

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted/misaligned!

Tailgate can only be opened with key, release button not working!

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,954 miles

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)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers/bump stops broken

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted!

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,906 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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PE05 FOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE05 FOV, 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 PE05 FOV registered?

PE05 FOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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