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FP55 AOS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 AOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 115,359 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2017 111,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

centre exhaust poor

Fail 4 May 2017 111,465 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

centre exhaust poor

Pass 24 May 2016 102,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

o/s/r shock absorber feels weak

Fail 20 May 2016 102,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,204 miles

Both headlamp beam paterns poor

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,201 miles

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

Both headlamp beam paterns poor

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,201 miles

Front fog lamp damaged

Front wipers starting to wear

OSF & OSR tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Slight deteriation to back box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

Front fog lamp damaged

Front wipers starting to wear

OSF & OSR tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Slight deteriation to back box

Washer fluid cap missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front tyre vworn on inner edge

offside parking brake low effort

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,017 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre vworn on inner edge

offside parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,721 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,787 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f wheel starting to bind.

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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FP55 AOS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP55 AOS, 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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FP55 AOS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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