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MF55 SXV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,874 mi
Last recorded144,874 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot does not open

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch/bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot does not open

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge)(205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,748 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in osr tyre

rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded

rear of underneath slightly corroded

suspected roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 126,656 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in osr tyre

rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded

rear of underneath slightly corroded

suspected roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,767 miles

exhaust deteriorated

advise tracking check

clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on both edges

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,011 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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside windscreen wiper poor clearing

slight play in nearside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,419 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,419 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,890 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,185 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MF55 SXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXV, 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 MF55 SXV registered?

MF55 SXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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