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MV55 SBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 13 Feb 2019 147,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 141,175 miles

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 shock absorbers weak

Fail 20 Feb 2018 141,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 shock absorbers weak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 134,592 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,148 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 127,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,092 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 84,220 miles

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

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)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,220 miles

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)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,801 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 51,822 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,736 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner 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
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MV55 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SBZ, 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 MV55 SBZ registered?

MV55 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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