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FV54 EJA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,095 mi
Last recorded109,095 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 109,095 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

engine management light on dash

offside rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

engine management light on dash

offside rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,421 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brake pads approaching replacement stage

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,645 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mmonly at test

offside rear seat missing at test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,645 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mmonly at test

offside rear seat missing at test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,983 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm only

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge with slight cuts

Fail 4 Jul 2014 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre tread 2mm only

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge with slight cuts

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,788 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,632 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,545 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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FV54 EJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV54 EJA, 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 FV54 EJA registered?

FV54 EJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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