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DV55 ABZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,487 mi
Last recorded128,487 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,487 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,568 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2016 103,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,627 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

child seat fitted

nsr tyre worn on outer edges and has nail in tread

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,554 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play. bushes split

child seat fitted

nsr tyre worn on outer edges and has nail in tread

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,648 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 74,603 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,047 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 41,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,868 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 15,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,456 miles

Offside 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
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DV55 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV55 ABZ, 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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DV55 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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