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MW55 LNG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,510 mi
Last recorded169,510 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 LNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 169,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel leaning in

Fail 28 Nov 2023 169,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o./s ans n./s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel leaning in

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 165,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake stuck on 74kg bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,835 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 157,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 154,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 127,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 127,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 117,052 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 106,702 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,895 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,144 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,496 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MW55 LNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

MW55 LNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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