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ST05 OBF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pipe union (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pipe union (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Central Front exhaust brackets corroded, (broken) but exhaust secure

Central Front stone chip to screen

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

Nearside Front and o/s/f wheels corroded

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle is heavily corroded underside

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,284 miles

front tyres close to 1.6mm

surface corrosion surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres close to 1.6mm

surface corrosion surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,760 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 89,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,136 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,120 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Front exhaust support insecure

Front subframe corroded

N/s front driveshaft boot damp

O/s/& n/s front suspension arms rusty

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

n\s front drive shaft boot damp

o\s and n\s front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear shock absorber has reduce damping affect

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,275 miles

Heatshield loose

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,275 miles

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

Heatshield loose

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,625 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,625 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,928 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 43,928 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,052 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 OBF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ST05 OBF, 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 ST05 OBF registered?

ST05 OBF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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