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OV05 TLO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,195 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,205 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector partly insecure

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,450 miles

both rear tyres perrishing and wearing on edges

exhaust corroding

near side sill dented

Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perrishing and wearing on edges

exhaust corroding

near side sill dented

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,860 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 TLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLO, 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 OV05 TLO registered?

OV05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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