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MF55 LYA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,496 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,714 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering reservoir over full

Fail 20 Dec 2019 75,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering reservoir over full

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,038 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 60,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s gearbox/diff seal leaking.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,338 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,621 miles

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

engine oil on minimum on dipstick

Fail 31 Dec 2013 50,621 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum on dipstick

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,397 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 2 Jan 2013 44,397 miles

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

oil level low

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,092 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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MF55 LYA 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 72.7%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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