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DE55 BKX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,145 mi
Last recorded147,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,873 miles

corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

corrossion on rear suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2016 138,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

corrossion on rear suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2015 135,188 miles

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

corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

corrossion on rear suspension

low emissions detected

Fail 23 Jul 2015 135,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

corrossion on rear suspension

low emissions detected

Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrossion on suspension components

low emissions detected

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jul 2013 127,229 miles

child seat fitted but not secure

Fail 26 Jul 2013 127,228 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted but not secure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,952 miles

both rear tyres close to limit at time of test

corrossion on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,761 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 116,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s front wiper rubber split ends

Pass 17 Jul 2010 106,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 106,348 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 96,807 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,807 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 93,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,973 miles

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

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)

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DE55 BKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE55 BKX, 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 DE55 BKX registered?

DE55 BKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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