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GV54 RJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,905 mi
Last recorded64,905 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak from turbo

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,162 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,061 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,120 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,609 miles

Both headlight aim patterns poor

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,472 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriorating

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,376 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre inner wall damage

offside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,366 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside front tyre outer wall/tread perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre inner wall damage

offside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs are rusted due to extended period of non use wil clean up ok with use

all tyre sidewalls are perished but ok when tested

front tyres cracking just ok when tested but early replacement advised

Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs are rusted due to extended period of non use wil clean up ok with use

all tyre sidewalls are perished but ok when tested

front tyres cracking just ok when tested but early replacement advised

Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,481 miles

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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GV54 RJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GV54 RJU, 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 GV54 RJU registered?

GV54 RJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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