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DA54 SHX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,981 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion bluid up

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 100,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 95,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,773 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,042 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount- non standard repair

Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount- non standard repair

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 73,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 63,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,432 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 May 2012 47,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads quite worn

rear brake pads very worn

Pass 20 May 2011 39,454 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2009 24,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,172 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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DA54 SHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA54 SHX, 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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DA54 SHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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