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MJ55 OBR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,103 mi
Last recorded95,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,103 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perished in tyre tread.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush cracking/starting to split.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush cracking/starting to split.

o/s/f shock light oil mist.

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing (noticed whilst on road test)

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,949 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perished in tread.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

lower coils on o/s/r spring very rusty.

oil mist n/s/f shock.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perished in tread.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

lower coils on o/s/r spring very rusty.

oil mist n/s/f shock.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,412 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de bond.

both front tyres on 1.6mm and worn edges.

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

o/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,637 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,634 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 OBR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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