MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
oil added prior test
osf wing corroded
rear exhaust het shield loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets misaligned (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
oil added prior test
osf wing corroded
rear exhaust het shield loose
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlights deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlights deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
All tyres worn on inner edges
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside 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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall not exposing cords
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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s door mirror casing missing
slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s mirror lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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AY55 XNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AY55 XNL, 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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AY55 XNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 September 2005.
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