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DC05 BZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions undetected peak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,007 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beams (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,997 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beams (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,556 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

score marks to front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,450 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,693 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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DC05 BZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DC05 BZS, 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 DC05 BZS registered?

DC05 BZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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