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DA05 VRE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,001 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,330 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,259 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,049 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,958 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,956 miles

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

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

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

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

adhesive on both front headlamp lenses

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 VRE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA05 VRE, 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 DA05 VRE registered?

DA05 VRE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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