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DS54 HGF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,079 mi
Last recorded150,079 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 HGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 150,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 129,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 129,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,113 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 107,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,553 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes, slight movement under load.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,228 miles

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Jan 2008 28,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s centre exhaust heat shield insecure

slight damage to o/s outer sill

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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DS54 HGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS54 HGF, 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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DS54 HGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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