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FG55 JHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,933 mi
Last recorded167,933 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 167,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,219 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 152,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 125,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,561 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,561 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,783 miles

Front & rear brake pads 2/3,s worn

Front Both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,888 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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FG55 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG55 JHJ, 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 FG55 JHJ registered?

FG55 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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