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OV55 DZR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 DZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,687 miles

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plastic lens misted up no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back rubber wishbone bush splitting and worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plastic lens misted up no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back rubber wishbone bush splitting and worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slight cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,270 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 77,771 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 77,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also noisey (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 66,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,915 miles

both front headlamp lens misted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,889 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front headlamp lens misted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 44,171 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,554 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,585 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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OV55 DZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV55 DZR, 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 OV55 DZR registered?

OV55 DZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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