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PE55 SXL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,556 mi
Last recorded103,556 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 103,556 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,371 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,385 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 84,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak offside gearbox differential seal

Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak offside gearbox differential seal

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,328 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 74,328 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,275 miles

air bag light illuminated

gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

clutch slipping

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,449 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,638 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 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE55 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

PE55 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is PE55 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 SXL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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