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FP55 ATY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,264 mi
Last recorded117,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ATY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,264 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 117,259 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,772 miles

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

some corrosion to rear axil rear / lower arms

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2022 115,765 miles

Emissions not tested lamda to high exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

some corrosion to rear axil rear / lower arms

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,854 miles

n/s/r o/s/r anti roll bar post bar bushes split

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sill backs

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arms

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,526 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 111,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,479 miles

both front hub caps missing

Fail 30 Dec 2014 83,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front hub caps missing

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,956 miles

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

front pads low

number plates dirty

Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,956 miles

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

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

front pads low

number plates dirty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,562 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,625 miles

both front tyres worn between 3mm and 2 mm

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 ATY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ATY, 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 FP55 ATY registered?

FP55 ATY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is FP55 ATY safe to buy?

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