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ST55 PMV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 PMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2015 141,234 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,355 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 140,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,183 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot inop from outside

centre pipe outer case split

engine warning light on

slight play in steering post

tyre size 205/55/16

under tray slightly loose

Fail 15 Oct 2012 120,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot inop from outside

centre pipe outer case split

engine warning light on

slight play in steering post

tyre size 205/55/16

under tray slightly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,376 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front washer jets require adjustment

nail in n/s/r tyre

obstruction in windscreen

play in front wishbone rear bushes

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

tyre size 205/55r16

Fail 13 Oct 2011 114,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front tyres worn uneven on inner edges (cords exposed)

front washer jets require adjustment

nail in n/s/r tyre

obstruction in windscreen

play in front wishbone rear bushes

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

tyre size 205/55r16

Pass 23 Dec 2010 107,931 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 107,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

exhaust in poor con

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,932 miles

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 15 Dec 2008 67,473 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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ST55 PMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ST55 PMV, 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 ST55 PMV registered?

ST55 PMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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