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FG05 PNU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,503 mi
Last recorded169,503 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 169,503 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 152,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 152,694 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake disc badly corroded

brake noise when wheels rotated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 147,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake disc badly corroded

brake noise when wheels rotated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 138,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 127,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 97,868 miles

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

wiper worn

Fail 4 May 2011 97,868 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wipers not tested

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,771 miles

All 4 tyres wearing off inner edges

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
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FG05 PNU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FG05 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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