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FG05 PNF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,143 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred.

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust system corroded and flexi joint has signs of wear.

front coil springs corroded.

surface corrosion on rear sub frame.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dripping. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred.

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack

boot intermittently not opening.

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust system corroded and flexi joint has signs of wear.

front coil springs corroded.

surface corrosion on rear sub frame.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre wearing on stepped edge 205/55/16

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre wearing on stepped edge 205/55/16

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate

headlamps deteriorating

n/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm on edges [205/55/16v]

slight dampness at o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2016 69,829 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

both headlamps deteriorating

n/s headlamp slightly loose + cracked on upper bracket

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edges [205/55/16w]

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight weep at o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 May 2016 69,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

both headlamps deteriorating

n/s headlamp slightly loose + cracked on upper bracket

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edges [205/55/16w]

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight weep at o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to perish

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamps deteriorating + slight damage to n/s

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 63,893 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking.

Pass 16 May 2013 60,624 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking.

Pass 24 May 2012 56,527 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 56,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,698 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,760 miles

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

rear number plate poor

wipers poor

Fail 27 May 2010 42,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear number plate poor

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 36,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 28,847 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 PNF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 PNF, 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 PNF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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