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TE03 DOG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,481 mi
Last recorded117,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE03 DOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 116,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,568 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor- cloudy glasses

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Wipers starting to leave lines

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,130 miles

Knock from n/s/r wheel/disc area when rotated

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,130 miles

Knock from n/s/r wheel/disc area when rotated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,192 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 17 Dec 2009 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,057 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r seat belt slight freying

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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TE03 DOG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TE03 DOG, 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 TE03 DOG registered?

TE03 DOG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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