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MF55 LWT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 LWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,841 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded at bottom of front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 72,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded at bottom of front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,664 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,036 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just met limit 1.6 mm / worn to inner and outer edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low / 2,0 mm.. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just met limit 1.6 mm / worn to inner and outer edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low / 2,0 mm.. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,635 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,649 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2010 22,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,114 miles

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

metal outer tread & two nail's in tread nearside rear tyre.

tread getting low nearside front tyre see healthcheck report.

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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MF55 LWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 MF55 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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