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MV55 XNG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 XNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,213 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 91,213 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,999 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 68,463 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,553 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak in the area of the injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,941 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,687 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,878 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
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MV55 XNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 XNG, 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

How do I check the history of MV55 XNG?

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What year was MV55 XNG registered?

MV55 XNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is MV55 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 XNG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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