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CV05 DHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 DHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2021 98,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slightly seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing holed and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,794 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,735 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,106 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2017 75,106 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,246 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 52,246 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 45,643 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 45,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,585 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,737 miles

near side rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Pass 2 May 2008 9,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,436 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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CV05 DHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV05 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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CV05 DHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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