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MK55 XVA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,287 mi
Last recorded178,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 178,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 163,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 163,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 148,873 miles

damage on bodywork

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloys

Fail 9 Aug 2013 148,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage on bodywork

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloys

oil on g/box

Pass 11 Aug 2012 134,682 miles

chips in screen

gear box oil leaks

n/s/r tyre has a nail

o/s/r tyre cracking

various dents and scraches

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 118,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all brake discs lipped and scored o/s/r tyre stepping in tred

damage on alloys and rear bumper scratchers on n/s/r door wing dent on o/s/r wing slight water leak on rad

Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear discs wearing advise rechck when pads wear out

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MK55 XVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK55 XVA, 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 MK55 XVA registered?

MK55 XVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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