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FV55 JBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,270 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle smoking heavily when revved. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear parking brake recording very little effort

Fail 9 Dec 2020 96,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear parking brake recording very little effort

Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,906 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,980 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy under body sealer covering some prescribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 160--200 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

many rear suspension components are corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,052 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,011 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,344 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

offside rear tyre stepped

Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal spongy

offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,845 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 16,126 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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FV55 JBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FV55 JBU, 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 FV55 JBU registered?

FV55 JBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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