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MT55 UYS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,801 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 74,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger grab handle defective door handle (9.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger grab handle defective door handle (9.6 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,491 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2014 67,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,155 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

front discs lipping.

rear discs lipping.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine warning light illuminated constantly.

front brake discs lipping.

front brakes out of balance when tested on roller brake tester.

front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.

nearside and offside front tyre tread low (205/55r1691v)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Nov 2008 15,090 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 UYS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UYS, 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 MT55 UYS registered?

MT55 UYS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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