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MW55 BTX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,374 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Back exhaust hanger worn and likely to become detached

Fail 24 Dec 2018 108,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Back exhaust hanger worn and likely to become detached

Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,205 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,148 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,617 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 92,617 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,910 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres close to legal limits and wearing on insid edge

Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,497 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,497 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MW55 BTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW55 BTX, 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 MW55 BTX registered?

MW55 BTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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