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DV05 LVT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,590 mi
Last recorded147,590 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,590 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken from pipe.

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 138,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken from pipe.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,675 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,017 miles

Both Rear shocker covers missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,325 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 102,325 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,750 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

n/s/r tyre bald on edges and worn close to legal limit outer edge.

o/s/r tyre 2mm on edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,871 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inside edge o/side front tyre wearing on inside edge [advise] tracking check

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,296 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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DV05 LVT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV05 LVT, 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 DV05 LVT registered?

DV05 LVT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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