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FY05 OAL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,929 mi
Last recorded88,929 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust box rusted

oil level close to min

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,929 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center exhaust box rusted

oil level close to min

Pass 18 May 2011 84,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

wipers worn

Fail 18 May 2011 84,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,522 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,839 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear No Plate Slightly Faded

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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FY05 OAL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FY05 OAL, 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 FY05 OAL registered?

FY05 OAL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 OAL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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