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FG55 JJX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 170,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 165,415 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 160,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn inner side walls to treads very near to cords please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 160,465 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn inner side walls to treads very near to cords please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 155,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to max limit please keep checked (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 155,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking around number 4 injector area ? (7.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to max limit please keep checked (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 145,966 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 145,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,638 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,773 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,341 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 JJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG55 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

FG55 JJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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