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FD05 DTZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,505 mi
Last recorded136,505 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 136,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 136,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 128,773 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,773 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear tyres perishing

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 122,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 122,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 116,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 116,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,915 miles

front exhaust flexy damaged

front number plate cracked

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexy damaged

front number plate cracked

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,988 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 May 2014 78,045 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 78,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper noisy

Pass 2 May 2012 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers are smelly

Fail 1 May 2012 56,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers are smelly

Pass 6 May 2011 50,582 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,570 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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FD05 DTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD05 DTZ, 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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FD05 DTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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