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DE55 WXJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,886 miles

Middle exhaust shield loose not likely to fall off.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover slightly damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,674 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 22 Jul 2017 90,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 16 Jul 2017 90,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,193 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,148 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,148 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2013 87,821 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,360 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 40,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,088 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,340 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 WXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WXJ, 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 WXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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