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MT55 BUA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded (outer skin burst)

Fail 18 Nov 2023 99,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam patter being emitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded (outer skin burst)

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,876 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,192 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,398 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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MT55 BUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT55 BUA, 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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MT55 BUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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