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DG05 VWE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,141 miles

engine under tray is fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 143,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

engine under tray is fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,315 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,119 miles

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

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

nearside rear shock absorber cover is rotted

offside headlight beam pattern poor

offside rear shock absorber dust cover is rotted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 32,765 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,354 miles

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

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

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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DG05 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG05 VWE, 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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What year was DG05 VWE registered?

DG05 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is DG05 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VWE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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