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PJ05 THU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 THU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 82,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,145 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,053 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke obvious emission failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner outer edges/ large crack inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,587 miles

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 31 Jul 2020 62,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on rear suspension

nsr tyre badly cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,373 miles

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

Rear suspension components rusty condition

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 55,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,527 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,817 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,523 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,523 miles

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

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

osr tyre badly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,693 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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PJ05 THU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PJ05 THU, 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 THU registered?

PJ05 THU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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