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MV55 MYU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,018 mi
Last recorded140,018 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses frosting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 140,018 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses frosting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,710 miles

Exhaust mid-section outer skin corroded

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

Rear Rear washer inoperative

Rear Rear wiper blade deteriorated

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated, just ok at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2019 115,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mid-section outer skin corroded

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

Rear Rear washer inoperative

Rear Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just ok at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,727 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle under seat

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

n/s washer jet just ok

o/s front lower suspension arm bush worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,727 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

centre rear seat belt buckle under seat

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

n/s washer jet just ok

o/s front lower suspension arm bush worn

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,946 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,941 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamp lenses are weather damaged (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre badly worn on the inner edge, just ok at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,052 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,968 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,993 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 72,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,504 miles

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

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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MV55 MYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV55 MYU, 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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MV55 MYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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