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FG05 PLF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,496 mi
Last recorded157,496 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 157,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 May 2017 157,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 142,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit worn more than other rear pads (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2016 142,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow & dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure locking nut on rack end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow & dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit worn more than other rear pads (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2015 129,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 116,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 101,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 87,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 87,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 69,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,655 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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FG05 PLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG05 PLF, 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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FG05 PLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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