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AU55 UXB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,108 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 128,181 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 128,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 116,852 miles

Emissions not tested can,t check smoke coming when eccelerate. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,681 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 103,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,321 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 97,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,584 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,694 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

coolant level on min mark

front brake pads worn close to limits

nsr tyre worn

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,384 miles

both front and osr tyres worn on edges

both sills covered in plastic trim

brakes tested by tapley meter

front brake pads worn

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place

rear brake pads worn on legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,752 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)

brakes tested by taply meter

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,038 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter due to electronic hand brake fitted

plastic covers and sills fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,196 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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AU55 UXB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU55 UXB, 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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AU55 UXB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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