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SO54 DNX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,779 mi
Last recorded109,779 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 DNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear under trays fitted

front tyres slight cracking in between treads

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

nearside rear suspension arm corroding

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight corrosion park brake cables

slight damage nearside front outer c/v boot

slight wear offside front drop link

Fail 31 Jan 2018 109,779 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear under trays fitted

front tyres slight cracking in between treads

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight corrosion park brake cables

slight damage nearside front outer c/v boot

slight scoring front brake discs

slight wear offside front drop link

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,191 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

rear shock absorbers corroding

stickers nearside of windscreen

park brake cables slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

mil light on

nearside front outer c/v boot slight damage slight seep of grease

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside head lamp lens deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside rear lower suspension arm corroding

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

under shields fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,733 miles

mil light on

nearside headlamp deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight seep nearside outer c/v boot

tow bar electrics taped on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

mil light on

nearside headlamp deteriorating

offside front tyre low inside edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight seep nearside outer c/v boot

tow bar electrics taped on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,216 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,389 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,639 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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SO54 DNX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO54 DNX, 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 SO54 DNX registered?

SO54 DNX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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