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OY05 PHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 117,840 miles

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

Oil leak intercooler pipe ()

Fail 23 May 2017 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak intercooler pipe ()

Pass 27 May 2016 106,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 106,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights discoloured slightly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shockers dust covers loose

coolant low

exhaust heatshield loose and corroded

oil leaks

rear silencer outer skin corroded(not blowing)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in off side front wheel bearing. slight engine oil leak. near side rear shock absorber shoud loose.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,612 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing. slight engine oil leak. near side rear shock absorber shoud loose.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,219 miles

front discs and pads getting slightly low

n/s/r seat belt retracts slowly

n/s/r shocker shroud loose

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

rear pads low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2008 32,238 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wiper blades in poor condition

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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OY05 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY05 PHJ, 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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OY05 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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