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DV55 WXC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,699 miles

Emissions not tested ex smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,505 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,025 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,629 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,012 miles

Exhaust heat shields damaged & slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,012 miles

Exhaust heat shields damaged & slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,663 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,315 miles

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

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

center rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2010 42,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,822 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,999 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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DV55 WXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV55 WXC, 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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DV55 WXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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