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MV55 OEK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,241 mi
Last recorded110,241 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,845 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,166 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n.s.f outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/pitted but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer n.s.r outer sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o.s.r and n.s.r tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover detached

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover detached

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,316 miles

Offside front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,850 miles

rear exhaust mount loose but still secured

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,912 miles

rear numberplate poor

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,372 miles

Bodywork damage to nearside rear door & 1/4 panel, NO sharp edges exposed.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,757 miles

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)

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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MV55 OEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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