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DE55 WWG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,396 mi
Last recorded113,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 113,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin come away

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin come away

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,525 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 107,500 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,836 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 102,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,628 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,628 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak all steering rack is wet

exhaust is corroded

front suspension drop links and lower suspension arm bushes are worn

Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak all steering rack is wet

exhaust is corroded

front suspension drop links and lower suspension arm bushes are worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,353 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all rear seat belts do not have smooth operation as intended because of dog guard (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 64,516 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2014 64,516 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 56,661 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 56,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,230 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 32,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,857 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 WWG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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