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FV54 GGJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 148,369 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 148,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,676 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 18 Jan 2017 129,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 112,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,276 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 45,072 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,574 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,782 miles

mirror has sticker/jewels on centre mirror round edges

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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FV54 GGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

FV54 GGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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