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MJ55 MTK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,023 mi
Last recorded154,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 MTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,023 miles

Center section exhaust box outer skin coming off

Coolant leak

Coolant level level low

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

O/S/R tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 154,015 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both(dim) (1.1.C.1e)

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

Center section exhaust box outer skin coming off

Coolant leak

Coolant level level low

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

O/S/R tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 153,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

CENTER SILENCER CORRODING

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Jul 2015 147,805 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 147,805 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking.

front brake disc's corroded and pitted (on the inner faces)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 118,883 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking.

front brake disc's corroded and pitted (on the inner faces)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,498 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,694 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,694 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,610 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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MJ55 MTK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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