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DA05 ORF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ORF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 122,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,218 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,421 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,464 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,918 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,514 miles

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

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 ORF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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