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AP05 DHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 131,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,986 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 100,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,600 miles

advise engine oil leaks.

advise offside and nearside rear child seats fitted. seat belts not fully examined.

Fail 21 May 2016 90,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing bolt missing/broken. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cords in tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise engine oil leaks.

advise offside and nearside rear child seats fitted. seat belts not fully examined.

advise offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2015 81,250 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2014 74,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2013 62,098 miles

both front tryes slighty low

n/s/f tyre has a slight buldge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP05 DHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP05 DHA, 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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AP05 DHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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