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ST05 OBC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 115,460 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,448 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,404 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pans ,chasse legs/seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexe outer cover loose

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,936 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexible Joint, Outer Cover Unattached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexible Joint, Outer Cover Unattached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexe outer cover loose

Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,631 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexe outer cover loose

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,071 miles

Front exhaust mounting rotted off

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,889 miles

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,644 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,644 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

oil leak from transmission

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,989 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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ST05 OBC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST05 OBC, 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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ST05 OBC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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