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MF55 GKN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,450 mi
Last recorded130,450 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 130,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 114,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2016 114,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 95,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both h/lamp image weak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,430 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,921 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,641 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MF55 GKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF55 GKN, 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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MF55 GKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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