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VO05 PXM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 PXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,224 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,199 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output At nearside & offside headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm (rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,120 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed at outer sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed at outer sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked within tread and along sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm's(rear bush's). (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,811 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,281 miles

n/s mirror cracked

play at front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,997 miles

all tyres worn at inner edges

front brake imbalance

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,380 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,380 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,280 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

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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VO05 PXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VO05 PXM, 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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VO05 PXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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