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MJ55 DDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 DDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,313 miles

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 136,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,724 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorating.( Cleaned )

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both front wheel rims have damage to the inner rim edges.

Light corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,713 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight lenses deteriorating.( Cleaned )

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both front wheel rims have damage to the inner rim edges.

Light corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,158 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front wheel buckled

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,158 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front wheel buckled

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 114,937 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

oil overfilled

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,902 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

oil overfilled

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil was low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 89,732 miles

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

offside rear childseat fitted during test

Fail 9 Dec 2011 89,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear childseat fitted during test

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,429 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,429 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside and offside rear childseat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear childseat fitted

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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MJ55 DDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ55 DDV, 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 MJ55 DDV registered?

MJ55 DDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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