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RY55 FMG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge,close to exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge,close to exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 72,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,435 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front headlights cloudy

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,487 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,698 miles

Rear pads starting to wear low

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake pads becoming low

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,944 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake pads becoming low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,201 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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RY55 FMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY55 FMG, 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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RY55 FMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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