2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Ford Focus C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,922 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,922 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    244 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    166 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    162 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.9%
  2. Suspension33.1%
  3. Brakes18.3%
  4. Tyres12.7%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2005 Ford Focus C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,922 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ford Focus C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).