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MT55 OUJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 OUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 137,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (spring carriers) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear None reflective border (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (spring carriers) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,978 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,238 miles

bonnet opening device is damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

bonnet opening device is damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,363 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Boot hard to open

NS door mirror glass broken

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,905 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 69,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 69,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered ni grease makeing hard to inspect

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,141 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 9,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MT55 OUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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