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DE55 WVF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

battery charge warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 113,655 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,220 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, deteriorated

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

uneven service brake application between rears

weak headlight aim images

Fail 11 Jun 2021 107,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, deteriorated

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

uneven service brake application between rears

weak headlight aim images

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,666 miles

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,548 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,248 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,753 miles

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

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

advise two baby seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts rear

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,577 miles

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)

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 WVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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