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DF05 GCO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering flexible pipe has slight seepage of fluid

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 120,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering flexible pipe has slight seepage of fluid

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished on edges, close to exposing cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

coolant level low

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 105,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm various flat spots below limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,616 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,726 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 83,726 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,754 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,277 miles

advise n.s rear tyre side wall.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,529 miles

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

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 GCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF05 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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