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FG05 PNL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 114,169 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. Worn on inner edge. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,779 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 95,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 86,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt teo on rear seat. ()

Nearside Rear N.S.R tyre has cut in tread.

Offside Rear O.S.R tyre has two nails in tread.

Fail 2 May 2017 86,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt teo on rear seat. ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear N.S.R tyre has cut in tread.

Offside Rear O.S.R tyre has two nails in tread.

Pass 5 May 2016 81,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,570 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2015 75,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 62,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,543 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,170 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,950 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 PNL 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 81%.

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 PNL, 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 FG05 PNL registered?

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

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