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OW05 CUC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 CUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,079 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2023 95,754 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,163 miles

headlights deteriotrated

Fail 15 Sep 2022 93,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

headlights deteriotrated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,470 miles

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,012 miles

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 12 Sep 2020 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,577 miles

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,520 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyres starting perish 5 Years old

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,024 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,440 miles

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

coolant level below min

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level below min

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,281 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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OW05 CUC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OW05 CUC, 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 OW05 CUC registered?

OW05 CUC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is OW05 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 CUC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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