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DY05 SVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,887 mi
Last recorded138,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,887 miles

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

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

offside outer sill slight damage

Fail 23 Apr 2019 138,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside outer sill slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2018 131,451 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 131,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,025 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside outter sill damged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,338 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,485 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 84,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,323 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,300 miles

advise oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,373 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DY05 SVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

DY05 SVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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