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OV05 DWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,965 mi
Last recorded182,965 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 182,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 176,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 171,694 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 171,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 163,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 163,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 157,980 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 157,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn very bad on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mill light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,942 miles

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

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper fitment loose

Fail 24 Mar 2017 149,942 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper fitment loose

Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

mill light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 141,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

mill light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,564 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy and patters only just visible

Engine Mil light srays on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,564 miles

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

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

Both headlight lenses cloudy and patters only just visible

Engine Mil light srays on

Offside front tyre tread on boarder line and worn smooth on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 125,330 miles

Both headlight lenses are cloudy and nearside beam image only just visible

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2014 125,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Both headlight lenses are cloudy and nearside beam image only just visible

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,900 miles

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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 115,899 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)

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

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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 107,543 miles

Minor damage to drivers seat belt

Offside rear tyre on boarder line

Washer bottle top missing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,510 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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OV05 DWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OV05 DWZ, 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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OV05 DWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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