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AO05 OSV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,841 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door does open but not fully do to body work damage n/s/f

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

bonnet release faulty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,428 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges and cracking badly between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,666 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front tyres starting to crack

coil spring corroded Both rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,230 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,371 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,371 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,276 miles

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,252 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AO05 OSV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO05 OSV, 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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AO05 OSV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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