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FY55 USO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 USO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,770 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,504 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,989 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 91,134 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,967 miles

Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 82,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,545 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,104 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,279 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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FY55 USO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY55 USO, 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 FY55 USO registered?

FY55 USO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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