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MJ54 GLV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,372 mi
Last recorded149,372 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 GLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,372 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 149,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,866 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 31 Jan 2019 130,866 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,197 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes have play

slight fluctuation on n/s/f disc

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,221 miles

windscreen cracked on lower edge but not affecting view of road

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,813 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 76,630 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and both rear tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,092 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 36,952 miles

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

front & rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner wheel

very slight ossilation on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,952 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner wheel

very slight ossilation on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,282 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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MJ54 GLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ54 GLV, 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 MJ54 GLV registered?

MJ54 GLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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