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DK05 UMW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 149,933 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 149,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 149,055 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 143,858 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 143,857 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 143,596 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 143,093 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both & both dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,144 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 140,144 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 136,443 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,259 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 8 Sep 2017 130,259 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,863 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low.

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 121,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front & rear brake pads getting low.

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,112 miles

uneven wear and cracking in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,112 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

uneven wear and cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,079 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,922 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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DK05 UMW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DK05 UMW, 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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DK05 UMW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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