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MW55 LJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,684 mi
Last recorded109,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

n/s front tyre tread damaged

some rust in underbody and brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s front tyre tread damaged

some rust in underbody and brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,537 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 74,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2014 59,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,300 miles

both rear tyres side steping

Fail 28 May 2013 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres side steping

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,383 miles

front tyres worn / osr tyre stepping on tread

nsr bear worn close to excesive

wish bone bushes starting to part

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Jun 2009 22,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,659 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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MW55 LJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJU, 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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MW55 LJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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