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OU55 XBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

burning oil

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,248 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven n/s lazy (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

burning oil

front grille missing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,988 miles

burning oil

front arm bushes deteriorating,,,poor

n/s/r tyre near limit tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to limit,,,,poor

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,988 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

burning oil

front arm bushes deteriorating,,,poor

n/s/r tyre near limit tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to limit,,,,poor

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wear to both front and n/s/r tyres on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 83,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 83,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 69,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 May 2012 69,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,287 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,029 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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OU55 XBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU55 XBV, 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 OU55 XBV registered?

OU55 XBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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