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FA05 DXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,841 mi
Last recorded38,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 38,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,686 miles

o/s headlight glass poor.

rear tyres pereshing.

sm cut in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 34,686 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)

o/s headlight glass poor.

rear tyres pereshing.

sm cut in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,893 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 31,893 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front lower arm rear bushes split.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 30,504 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,939 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,597 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,187 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edge

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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FA05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA05 DXS, 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 FA05 DXS registered?

FA05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is FA05 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 DXS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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