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DE55 XYJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached SNAPPED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,848 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 95,154 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 95,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,252 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,841 miles

advise : both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished (no cords visable)

advise : surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

advise : both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished (no cords visable)

advise : surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,543 miles

Offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside wing mirror glass loose

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside wing mirror glass loose

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,300 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,265 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,854 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DE55 XYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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