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DE55 VCA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Lpg 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,454 mi
Last recorded151,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,454 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 151,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,028 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 146,028 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 135,576 miles

oil residue on steering rack

Fail 24 May 2016 135,576 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre perishing

oil residue on steering rack

Pass 23 May 2015 124,429 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 124,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,517 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DE55 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE55 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

DE55 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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