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T3 CAH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 CAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 132,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 128,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,210 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,832 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,930 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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T3 CAH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T3 CAH, 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 T3 CAH registered?

T3 CAH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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