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CA05 OTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,190 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise osf wing corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge 205/55/16

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge 205/55/16

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge 205/55/16 91V

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,075 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,058 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 88,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,228 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,183 miles

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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CA05 OTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA05 OTU, 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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CA05 OTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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