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M4 MUS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 MUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,376 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,663 miles

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,403 miles

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,683 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,305 miles

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

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

both head lights misting

head light patterns poor

n/s/f tyre cut no cords visible

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,093 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

childs seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,029 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 10,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M4 MUS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M4 MUS, 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 M4 MUS registered?

M4 MUS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M4 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 MUS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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