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DY05 CSO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,867 miles

both rear bump stops damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2016 79,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops damaged

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

front & rear brake pads low

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

front & rear brake pads low

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,914 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak on engine

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 34,051 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just passable recomend replacement

recomend tracking check

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror just passable recomend replacement

Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,200 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror just passable recomend replacement

Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 2,031 miles

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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DY05 CSO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DY05 CSO, 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 DY05 CSO registered?

DY05 CSO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is DY05 CSO safe to buy?

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