2005 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · CV05 CWO

The 2005 Ford Focus C-MAX presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 171,618 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly at 165,086 miles on 18 March 2025 and at 158,216 miles on 14 March 2024. The two failure entries from March 2024 and March 2025 show no defects recorded against the vehicle, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The owner has maintained the car to a standard that clears the annual roadworthiness threshold without outstanding advisories. The recorded mileage of 171,618 over roughly 21 years equates to about 8,172 miles per year, which sits within typical use for a vehicle of this age. The annual increments are modest and consistent: 6,870 miles added between March 2024 and March 2025, then 6,532 miles to March 2026. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data. The sparse and clean record gives little cause for concern over excessive drivetrain stress, though the absence of advisories across four tests suggests the tester may not have logged minor wear items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 171,618-mile service life. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet 21-year-old Ford chassis commonly develop underbody rust around sills and subframes that a garage ramp check would confirm. Verify the actual reason for the two failure results in March 2024 and March 2025, since DVSA shows no defects against either. Confirm with the seller whether these were documentation errors or withdrawn tests. Beyond that, expect consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades to need periodic replacement, but the record implies no serious mechanical risk from the prior upkeep pattern.