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FX55 XFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,716 mi
Last recorded133,716 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,716 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns /os ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 133,713 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns /os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns /os ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,534 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 125,534 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 119,158 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,979 miles

Steering feels rough when turning lock to lock

Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,978 miles

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

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

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

Steering feels rough when turning lock to lock

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 105,772 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 105,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 85,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,807 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,421 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 44,421 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,754 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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FX55 XFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 FX55 XFE, 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 FX55 XFE registered?

FX55 XFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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