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FP55 ASU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ASU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,958 miles

Axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs

Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 30%, indicating that service/repairs are required

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly

Offside Front suspension spring extreme end is corroded

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.13 mm

Offside Front windscreen wiper blades is splitting/deteriorating leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

The engine oil level is below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

The headlamps lenses are dirty/deteriorating

The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 35%, indicating that service/repairs are required

Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs

Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 30%, indicating that service/repairs are required

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension spring extreme end is corroded

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.13 mm

Offside Front windscreen wiper blades is splitting/deteriorating leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

The engine oil level is below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

The headlamps lenses are dirty/deteriorating

The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 35%, indicating that service/repairs are required

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,086 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,317 miles

n/s/front tyre under inflated.

brake pipes covered in grease.

n/s/front headlight misted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 35,754 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,538 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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FP55 ASU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP55 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 ASU registered?

FP55 ASU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is FP55 ASU safe to buy?

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