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PX55 TWF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,550 mi
Last recorded168,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 168,550 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to cargo

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

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

coolant low

spare not checked due to cargo

Pass 21 Aug 2019 160,898 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both exhaust silencer out casings corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 154,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

both exhaust silencer out casings corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,940 miles

both rear coil spring rusty

both rear sills rusty

exhaust box outer case rusty

heat shield loose

strut top squeaky

Fail 4 Sep 2017 145,940 miles

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

both rear coil spring rusty

both rear sills rusty

exhaust box outer case rusty

heat shield loose

strut top squeaky

Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 138,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Welded bracket on back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and deteriorate.

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and deteriorate.

my need both front head light units next test. have been cleaned up .

rear and centre exhaust box corroding.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 7 Sep 2015 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated need cleaning/buffing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated needs cleaning/buffing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread split all round. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and deteriorate.

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and deteriorate.

rear and centre exhaust box corroding.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,313 miles

Backbox deteriorated

Centrebox deteriorated

O/S/R tyre cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 116,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,751 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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PX55 TWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PX55 TWF, 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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PX55 TWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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