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FL55 AVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lens damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,105 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,937 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,937 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,890 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

screw in o/s/r Tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,579 miles

3d lettering on both number plates

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3d lettering on both number plates

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f on 2mm.

rear brake discs very lipped and corroded.

rear bump stops split.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,506 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f on 2mm.

rear brake discs very lipped and corroded.

rear bump stops split.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,898 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear brake discs show signs of overheating

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear brake discs show signs of overheating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,366 miles

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

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

both front brake disc are slightly corrode on the inside

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,936 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner disks worn

front tyres inner edge 2mm

nsf tyre has cut not vreaching cords

rear disks worn slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,451 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED INSIDE EDGE

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car has a tow bar fitted

front wipers slightly smiery

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car has a tow bar fitted

front wipers slightly smiery

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly smiery

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in it

offside rear tyre low inner edge

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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FL55 AVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 FL55 AVE, 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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FL55 AVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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