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DG55 EFD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 125,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,078 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe either side of rear connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 115,071 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe either side of rear connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes at rear near joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes at rear near joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,513 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,552 miles

Front mounting bracket rotted off , system secure.

Offside Front Slightly perished and worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,552 miles

Front mounting bracket rotted off , system secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Slightly perished and worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,207 miles

N/s washer jet has minimal jet from it when used

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear tailpipe bracket broken

n/s/f tyre perished and has small cut into tread

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s washer jet has minimal jet from it when used

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear tailpipe bracket broken

n/s/f tyre perished and has small cut into tread

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,205 miles

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

large lip on rear brake discs

plastic cover missing off wiper arms

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,409 miles

inbalance on front brakes but within 25%

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,137 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges rear child seats fitted seat belts checked as far as possible

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,582 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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DG55 EFD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG55 EFD, 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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DG55 EFD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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