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MV55 XLD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,331 mi
Last recorded158,331 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 XLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,819 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 140,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,926 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps tarnishing

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,111 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

offside and nearside headlamps tarnished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,676 miles

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

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

headlamps tarnishing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,754 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

child seat fitted

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting

rear brake balance

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 52,750 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)

both headlamps tarnishing

child seat fitted

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting

rear brake balance

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps tarnishing

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting

offside & nearside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower inner rear wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,496 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,281 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XLD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MV55 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

MV55 XLD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MV55 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 XLD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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