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DY05 SFX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,269 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 102,088 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 102,088 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,425 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,749 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 64,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 64,110 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,095 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,775 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on inner treads,towing out,tracking required

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,364 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,364 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)

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 SFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

DY05 SFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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