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PJ05 FPY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 98,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link slightly deformed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,416 miles

rear subframe rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,786 miles

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

underbody corrsion

Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,782 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrsion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,771 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,771 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,940 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 76,939 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,628 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PJ05 FPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ05 FPY, 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 PJ05 FPY registered?

PJ05 FPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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