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MT55 JRX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,813 mi
Last recorded178,813 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 JRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,813 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess idle (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil cap missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 178,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess idle (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil cap missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 171,575 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 171,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 162,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 162,382 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,268 miles

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

nearside front bumper/inner wheel arch cover damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2017 153,265 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front bumper/inner wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 147,050 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 147,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,919 miles

n/s/r wheel slight damage

very little damping effect on front shock absorbers

Fail 10 Oct 2015 133,878 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

n/s/r wheel slight damage

o/s/r brake pads worn thin, unable to check inner pad properly with wheel on

very little damping effect on front shock absorbers

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,283 miles

both front indicators flashing slighty white.

both front shockers damp.

both rear coil springs corroded.

damage to ns sill.

damage to nsr of vehicle.

middle section exhaust skin corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 117,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front indicators flashing slighty white.

both front shockers damp.

both rear coil springs corroded.

damage to ns sill.

damage to nsr of vehicle.

middle section exhaust skin corroded.

nsf tyre bald on inner edge.(stepped tred)

osf tyre bald on inner edge.(stepped tred)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idling poorly

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge [205/55/16w]

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check front + rear inner brake pads with wheels on, wear on rear discs

Fail 14 Oct 2013 101,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idling poorly

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge [205/55/16w]

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check front + rear inner brake pads with wheels on, wear on rear discs

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,835 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre started to wear on edges + damage to sidewalls

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre started to wear on edges + damage to sidewalls

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,827 miles

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing but not rough

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [205/55/16v]

slight damage to o/s/r seatbelt but not yet excessive

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wear on front + rear brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2011 77,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing but not rough

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [205/55/16v]

slight damage to o/s/r seatbelt but not yet excessive

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wear on front + rear brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,219 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges [205/55/16v]

nail close to edge of tread in n/s/r tyre

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,090 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 JRX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MT55 JRX, 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 JRX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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