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CE05 ODJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,604 mi
Last recorded143,604 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ODJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,604 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 128,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed & grease seeping.

Nearside Front tyre wearing low & on inner edge.

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming rough.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

rear coil springs corroding.

rear metal exhaust bracket corroding.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 119,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed & grease seeping.

Nearside Front tyre wearing low & on inner edge.

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming rough.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

rear coil springs corroding.

rear metal exhaust bracket corroding.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,984 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,977 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs defacing on the inner edges

handbrake cable outer sleave broken

nearside rear bump stop in poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs defacing on the inner edges

handbrake cable outer sleave broken

nearside rear bump stop in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,033 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,711 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 47,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,577 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 25,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CE05 ODJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE05 ODJ, 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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What year was CE05 ODJ registered?

CE05 ODJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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