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EF55 DFV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,972 mi
Last recorded113,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,972 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rearmost Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 113,972 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rearmost Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,838 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BELOW 2MM (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported PIN BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BELOW 2MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,757 miles

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

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2013 61,955 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,285 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,357 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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EF55 DFV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF55 DFV, 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 EF55 DFV registered?

EF55 DFV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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