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DU05 ABO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,903 mi
Last recorded134,903 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ABO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,954 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,253 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,241 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,505 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush(marked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush(marked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,527 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,526 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,707 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,560 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,106 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,127 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DU05 ABO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU05 ABO, 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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What year was DU05 ABO registered?

DU05 ABO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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