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FG55 JHY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,877 miles

Central Front engine tray fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 120,877 miles

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

Central Front engine tray fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,208 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Nov 2017 117,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,804 miles

Front noise from front steering area on lock to lock

Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,804 miles

Front noise from front steering area on lock to lock

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,699 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 JHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

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