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PX05 VWB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,474 mi
Last recorded109,474 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 100,808 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,886 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,158 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,112 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PX05 VWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PX05 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 VWB registered?

PX05 VWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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