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FP55 AWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 116,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension nuts corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 111,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,577 miles

2 stone chips bottom of wind screen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished side wall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished side wall

both head light slight deterioration

oil leak

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

slight corrosion to rear under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,569 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished side wall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished side wall

both head light slight deterioration

oil leak

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

slight corrosion to rear under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,177 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE AND SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,875 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 45,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,697 miles

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

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 AWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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