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DE55 WUM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,222 mi
Last recorded152,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 152,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 129,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,081 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,471 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,985 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but still serviceable.

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but still serviceable.

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,362 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched from shock absorber top

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded, but exhaust still secure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level on minimum mark

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread edge

Nearside rear shocker top foam dust shield deteriorated.

Offside rear handbrake cable outer rubber slightly chafed where cable runs through hub guide

Offside rear shocker top foam dust shield deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,529 miles

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

offside rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,163 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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DE55 WUM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WUM, 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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DE55 WUM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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