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AV55 HYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,735 mi
Last recorded108,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,735 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Offside Indicator lens broken

Fail 11 Jun 2024 108,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Offside Indicator lens broken

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 97,610 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,958 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,434 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to wear edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,329 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS SEAT (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS SEAT (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,295 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT - BORDER LINE (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,084 miles

EPB light on (limited EPB function) but system apears to be working correctly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EPB light on (limited EPB function) but system apears to be working correctly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,689 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

EPB light on, (Limited EPB function) but system apears to be working correctly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Near side windscreen washer jet patialy blocked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,582 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,582 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre under-inflated

rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,704 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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AV55 HYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV55 HYC, 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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AV55 HYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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