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DY05 GBE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 138,211 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 138,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,256 miles

rear brake pads worn low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 124,350 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 100,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,529 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak

Rear pads approx. 50% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecurely fixed

Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecurely fixed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes wearing low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes wearing low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 May 2008 34,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,462 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 GBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

DY05 GBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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