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MW55 MYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,908 mi
Last recorded159,908 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 MYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,908 miles

Exhaust corroded rear

Fail 19 Nov 2020 159,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded, rear

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,111 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 141,093 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Both headlamps only just have a beam pattern

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 127,624 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, but still well supported

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 127,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust bracket broken, but still well supported

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 May 2017 113,559 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,142 miles

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

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 27 May 2016 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2015 79,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,889 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,149 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,530 miles

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

boot opens on key switch

Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

boot opens on key switch

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,432 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads close to legal limit

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 MYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

MW55 MYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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