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DA54 AOB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 101,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 98,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 98,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 96,744 miles

Rear subframe light corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 95,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,848 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 92,847 miles

Emissions not tested emitting excessive amount of blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tye rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,812 miles

Emissions not tested when vehicle was warm it was smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack boot is oily

engine covers and undertrays fitted

the engine oil level is low

the rear suspension components have general corrosion

the rear wiper blade is split

Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack boot bit oily

Rear wiper blade is split

both front headlamp lenses are misty

engine covers fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f dip beam patterns & aims just acceptable

Fail 14 Apr 2020 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack boot bit oily

Rear wiper blade is split

both front headlamp lenses are misty

engine covers fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f dip beam patterns & aims just acceptable

Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,748 miles

Both front headlight adjusters weak but working at time of test

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension has slight negative damping

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,562 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Both front headlights deteriorating

Engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Front Number plate deteriorating

Gearbox oily

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,952 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,963 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,952 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,778 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,538 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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DA54 AOB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DA54 AOB, 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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DA54 AOB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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