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FX54 FGN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,832 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 134,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,290 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 120,282 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,993 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe mounting broken off

Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding note wheel bearing not tested ? (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding note wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges badly worn (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe mounting broken off

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,874 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,009 miles

Front discs lipped & slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes starting to crack/split

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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FX54 FGN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX54 FGN, 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 FX54 FGN registered?

FX54 FGN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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