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AO55 CRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,967 miles

Engine light on

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,574 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,631 miles

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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,341 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlight lenses frosted effecting image

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,724 miles

nearsiderear tyre has a cut in outer wall

Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearsiderear tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,817 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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AO55 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black 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 AO55 CRU, 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 AO55 CRU registered?

AO55 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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