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SO55 LYJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,547 mi
Last recorded95,547 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,547 miles

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

Emissions not tested unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,366 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 92,352 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 92,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,667 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,410 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,975 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 27,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,074 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,072 miles

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

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

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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SO55 LYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SO55 LYJ, 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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SO55 LYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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