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AY55 XXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,520 miles

centre cross member slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,520 miles

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

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

centre cross member slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,982 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,120 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 42,933 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,535 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 XXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AY55 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AY55 XXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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