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DA05 OBB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,364 mi
Last recorded114,364 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,364 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,908 miles

All chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,231 miles

Front axel and rear axel Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,718 miles

Undercarriage corrosion

Undercarriage corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,363 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,550 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,550 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,326 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,884 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 41,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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DA05 OBB 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 78.9%.

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 DA05 OBB, 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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DA05 OBB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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