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AO55 NMM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,897 miles

OSF & NSF suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

Rear subframe area & all the suspension components are corroded

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,897 miles

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

OSF & NSF suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

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

Rear subframe area & all the suspension components are corroded

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,786 miles

OSF & NSF suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

OSR & NSR springs are corroded

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached near the rear silencer box (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF & NSF suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

OSR & NSR springs are corroded

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 98,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2016 89,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake pad getting down

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake pad getting down

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,810 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 68,810 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,217 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,883 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,907 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 25,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,542 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 13,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 NMM 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 54.2%.

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 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 NMM, 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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AO55 NMM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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