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AY55 XMU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,746 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 114,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,238 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 105,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 93,509 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,881 miles

Front head light require polishing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,881 miles

Front head light require polishing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,017 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 56,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 50,480 miles

Front Steering retaining device insecure column (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,350 miles

both headlight lens poor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,529 miles

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

tracking should be done front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,412 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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AY55 XMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY55 XMU, 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 AY55 XMU registered?

AY55 XMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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