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DS05 AED

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AED
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,867 miles

n/s sill damage

Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s sill damage

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,999 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,604 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,572 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre shoulders wearing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,241 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,082 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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DS05 AED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS05 AED, 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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DS05 AED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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