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LT55 DWN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 DWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 134,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 134,994 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,634 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,987 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 116,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 109,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 103,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moved to offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2019 99,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moved to offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2018 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,934 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 69,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2016 69,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,644 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear (deteriorating).

headlamps deteriorating

x2 nails in offside rear tyre (non-repairable and on legal limit).

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear (deteriorating).

headlamps deteriorating

x2 nails in offside rear tyre (non-repairable and on legal limit).

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,725 miles

rear brake getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,059 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 3 Sep 2008 15,378 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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LT55 DWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT55 DWN, 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 LT55 DWN registered?

LT55 DWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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