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FM55 OTY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,409 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 96,409 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 84,366 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,169 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions warning lamp illuminated.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 37,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,204 miles

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

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

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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FM55 OTY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM55 OTY, 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 FM55 OTY registered?

FM55 OTY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FM55 OTY safe to buy?

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