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ET54 FNM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 FNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 142,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,346 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 136,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,007 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2018 125,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 106,114 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,427 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,166 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,502 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,878 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,122 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ET54 FNM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET54 FNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 FNM registered?

ET54 FNM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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