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PE55 OVF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,485 mi
Last recorded133,485 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,485 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Roll Bar Link Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,663 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,746 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,031 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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PE55 OVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE55 OVF, 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 PE55 OVF registered?

PE55 OVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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The MOT history for PE55 OVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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