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DY05 CVA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,411 miles

Auxillary belt perished

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,140 miles

headlamps could do with polishing

Fail 3 Mar 2022 49,133 miles

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

headlamps could do with polishing

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,202 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,057 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 29,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,070 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 CVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 CVA registered?

DY05 CVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DY05 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 CVA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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