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MJ55 LCK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,873 mi
Last recorded146,873 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 146,873 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,420 miles

Bonnet difficult to open (screwdriver)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate lamp dim / deteriorated

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet difficult to open (screwdriver)

Offside number plate lamp dim / deteriorated

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,041 miles

BORH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS ARE INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE WORN / KNOCKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS DISTORTED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image - deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image - lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim / deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

**FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES ARE SRVERELY RUSTED**

BORH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS ARE INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE WORN / KNOCKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS DISTORTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,116 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED

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

rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16v (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED

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

rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,848 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted, h/lights opaque, front lower arms - bushes split.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,873 miles

Advise : Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,330 miles

front discs corroded inner

Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,330 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs corroded inner

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,171 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
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MJ55 LCK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LCK, 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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MJ55 LCK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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