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DV55 WXE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,725 miles

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,883 miles

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2022 108,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,352 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR HEATSHEILD INSECURE

CENTRE HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front FLUID LEAKING OUT OF STEERING RACK GAITOR

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,062 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front inner steering arm excess movement (2.3 (a) (i))

centre front heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front inner steering arm excess movement (2.3 (a) (i))

centre front heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,682 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,036 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked across screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,150 miles

Emmisions to clean to register

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,775 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,127 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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DV55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV55 WXE, 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 DV55 WXE registered?

DV55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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