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DA54 RYM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,308 mi
Last recorded159,308 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 159,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock damp, bump stop deteriorated (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 159,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock damp, bump stop deteriorated (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 151,211 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 151,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 139,354 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,440 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are out of shape

N/S/R bumper corner is all dammaged

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 124,440 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust heat shields have fallen down onto exhaust

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are out of shape

N/S/R bumper corner is all dammaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,830 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,397 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DA54 RYM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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