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AD05 MHV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 121,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 121,221 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 116,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 111,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,299 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly buckled

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Slight fluffing at offside and nearside rear seatbelts

Fail 8 May 2015 106,242 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Lower engine cover insecure

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly buckled

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Slight fluffing at offside and nearside rear seatbelts

Pass 13 May 2014 100,050 miles

Exhaust silencer sections corroded on outer skin

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Oil residue around nearside front shock absorber

Slight play at nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 3 May 2013 90,072 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres wearing on shoulders

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2012 78,547 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 14 May 2012 78,547 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 10 May 2012 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 67,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,802 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,985 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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AD05 MHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD05 MHV, 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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AD05 MHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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