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DN54 VWK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 88,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower Arms (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))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,461 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,666 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,736 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,137 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished advise replacement.

see seperate sheet.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished advise replacement.

see seperate sheet.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,536 miles

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Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,026 miles

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Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,747 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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DN54 VWK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DN54 VWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN54 VWK registered?

DN54 VWK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is DN54 VWK safe to buy?

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