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DE05 LTT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,924 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,924 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (only half brake pedal functioning due to leak from nsf) (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (nearside and offside) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (both lamps no pattern) (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc missing (half the disc has snapped and fell off) (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 87,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2020 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" FB (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" FB (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,007 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 45,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,410 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,904 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 41,885 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 30,502 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 30,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,111 miles

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

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

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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DE05 LTT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DE05 LTT, 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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DE05 LTT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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