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AO05 JFJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,008 mi
Last recorded102,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,008 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,720 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 101,505 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/h rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,084 miles

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

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,333 miles

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

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)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,276 miles

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

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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AO05 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 JFJ, 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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AO05 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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