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DG55 VTA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,710 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,004 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,089 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 VTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG55 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

DG55 VTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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