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AO55 MFU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,334 miles

Front Lower front subframe corroded and wishbones n/s & o/s

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,486 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,348 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,087 miles

play in front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,057 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,457 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 103,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,252 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,574 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,455 miles

washer aims poor

Fail 13 Sep 2014 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

washer aims poor

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,056 miles

lower arms rear bushes a little perished but still can function as intended

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,791 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,697 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,697 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,906 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm.

O/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,906 miles

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

Both front and n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm.

O/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,229 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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AO55 MFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO55 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

AO55 MFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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