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DU05 FWB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components very rusty

underside light corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,672 miles

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

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

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))

all rear suspension components very rusty

underside light corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 99,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear o/s and n/s rear ,general component corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 87,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 82,904 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 77,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 70,978 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 65,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 65,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 56,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,804 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 50,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,489 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,341 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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DU05 FWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWB, 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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DU05 FWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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