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DE55 XWT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,882 mi
Last recorded160,882 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 160,882 miles

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 160,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 154,278 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

small exhaust blow

Fail 1 Jun 2021 154,275 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

small exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2020 148,347 miles

n/s r coil spring corroded

small exhaust blow centre

Pass 2 May 2019 141,551 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

o/sf tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,641 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 125,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge cracked and perished

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat sheild inssecure at rear

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,343 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Dec 2012 86,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,495 miles

front discs inner surface worn and pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,849 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,889 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 XWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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