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MV54 PYO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 PYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,098 miles

Nearside Hand Brake has slight low effort

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Hand Brake has slight low effort

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,608 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,882 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,880 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre tyre getting close to limits

Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,910 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre tyre getting close to limits

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,382 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,336 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,789 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV54 PYO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV54 PYO, 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

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What year was MV54 PYO registered?

MV54 PYO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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