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DG55 VSK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,097 mi
Last recorded175,097 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VSK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 175,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 175,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,198 miles

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

box holding hand brake control unit corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 173,193 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion o/s/r sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

box holding hand brake control unit corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 170,640 miles

Offside Front Lower anti-roll bar link dust cover split

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 170,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/f wing corroded sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower anti-roll bar link dust cover split

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 168,153 miles

n/s cv boot split

Fail 8 Oct 2021 168,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s cv boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2020 165,016 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 165,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 161,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,774 miles

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)

both rear tyres loosing shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 142,774 miles

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

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

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

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)

both rear tyres loosing shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,177 miles

front bushes on both rear radius arms deteriated

Fail 1 Oct 2016 126,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bushes on both rear radius arms deteriated

nearside headlight beam pattern could be improved

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle subframe rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,887 miles

rear axle rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,780 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DG55 VSK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

DG55 VSK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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