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DF05 BYN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,754 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 102,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,051 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,039 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,295 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inside edge

both front wipers split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,215 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to step on the tread and offside rear tyre has 2 nails in same 1/3 of tyre one of them is close to the inner sidewall

grease around both inner cv boots possibley from recent removal

offside headlamp aim at highest possible setting

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,600 miles

front and rear brakes wearing low

Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,600 miles

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

205 55 16v

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brakes wearing low

Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,615 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2008 19,418 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,418 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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DF05 BYN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF05 BYN, 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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DF05 BYN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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