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FL55 XJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 120,495 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front tyres worn through to cords (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dipped h/lamps fitted with LED (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 115,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by bike rack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,519 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,383 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 106,383 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low at 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low at 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,956 miles

Boot lid wont open manually from outside/ microswitch not working

Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,956 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Boot lid wont open manually from outside/ microswitch not working

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear outer seats fitted ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads suspect lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 88,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear outer seats fitted ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads suspect lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,777 miles

air con belt missing

child seats fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air con belt missing

child seats fitted

front number plate cracked

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,226 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,122 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,176 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage not to cords

power steering pump making a noise but still working

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con.drive belt missing and compressor leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 41,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

air con.drive belt missing and compressor leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,222 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 XJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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