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ML05XGJ
2005 FORD FOCUS C-MAX
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration ML05XGJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS C-MAX
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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140 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,659 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Rear Nail in tyre Both ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,252 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Heatshield slightly loose
- Coolant bottle low
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Heatshield slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Coolant bottle low
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,736 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil level on min!
- heat shield loose.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- oil level on min!
- heat shield loose.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,222 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- coolant level low
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- coolant level low
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,602 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,612 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp patterns slightly diffused
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- headlamp patterns slightly diffused
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,304 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlamp defused
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlamp defused
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,159 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019 23 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,101 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- rear number plate insecure to the offside
- Offside Front secondary tread worn smooth on inner edge
- Nearside Rear perishing on outer edge
- Nearside Front secondary tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge and tyre perishing and outer wall damage
22 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front secondary tread worn smooth on inner edge
- rear number plate insecure to the offside
- Nearside Rear perishing on outer edge
- Nearside Front secondary tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge and tyre perishing and outer wall damage
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,460 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16)(tread also perished (4.1.E.1)
- gearbox oil leak
- Rear Upper both (banana) suspension arms corroded slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Front both tyres perished (205/55/16
23 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tyres perished (205/55/16
- gearbox oil leak
- Rear Upper both (banana) suspension arms corroded slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16)(tread also perished (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,660 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 23 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,178 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,766 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 27,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,617 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 23 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,201 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 23 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,699 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 23 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,119 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 9,002 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 7,494 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 23 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,746 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 23 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 5,746 MI
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ML05XGJ was registered on 2005-06-15
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