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DG55 EFK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link/bush has spacer missing but secure with no excess movement

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 135,644 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside severely deteriorated - No beam image present (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link/bush has spacer missing but secure with no excess movement

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,805 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 130,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 128,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 128,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 124,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 113,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,212 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,456 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,470 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,748 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 EFK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG55 EFK, 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 DG55 EFK registered?

DG55 EFK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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