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DN05 VCE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,334 mi
Last recorded128,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,142 miles

Front Coolant leak below minimum ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Coolant leak below minimum ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,305 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,717 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lower arm bushes starting to split

front and rear pads very low

major engine oil leak

only able to open boot with key

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,490 miles

only able to open boot with key

both rear lower arm bushes starting to split

front and rear pads very low

major engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,310 miles

NSF washer jet partially blocked but still supplying adequate liquid onto windscreen

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,629 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 18,629 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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DN05 VCE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN05 VCE, 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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DN05 VCE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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