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FL55 AVM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded offside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front lower ( inner steering rack joint slightly play ) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2021 74,272 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim not tested front headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Headlamp lens seriously defective front headlamp ( both sides ) lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack joint play ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,750 miles

FRONT HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERNS FAINT BUT PRESENT

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,565 miles

FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,565 miles

FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

boot dosnt open access through back seat

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low require urgent replacement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Nearside Rear Outer SILL DAMAGED

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

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

TIMING BELT OVERDUE BY AGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 3 Sep 2015 39,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Nearside Rear Outer SILL DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

TIMING BELT OVERDUE BY AGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,609 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 22,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,967 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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FL55 AVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AVM, 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 AVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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