2005 Ford Focus C-Max · 13,498 MOT tests
2005 Ford Focus C-Max reliability
2005 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Focus C-Max years (13,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- 49.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 110,004
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,498
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.6% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.6%
- Suspension24.7%
- Brakes11.8%
- Tyres11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 8.48%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.41%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.62%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.59%)
Is a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max reliable?
2005 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Focus C-Max years (13,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (8.48% of tests), position lamp not working (4.83% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Focus C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Focus C-Max shows 110,004 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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