MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Exhaust centre section corroded.
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/r wheel slight damage
very little damping effect on front shock absorbers
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MT55 JRX?
You can check the full history of MT55 JRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MT55 JRX registered?
MT55 JRX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2005.
Is MT55 JRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT55 JRX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MT55 JRX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT55 JRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.