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MJ55 LCX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 93,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear lower arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,295 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not in use

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,823 miles

Front brake discs inner braking face corrosion band

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring carrier arm has weak bush

Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all Rear seatbelts not tested due to items on rear seats. need to be removed to be checked/inspected and tested. (7.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs inner braking face corrosion band

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring carrier arm has weak bush

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,182 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,532 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 63,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,443 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,393 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ55 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

MJ55 LCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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