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PJ05 TKX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,685 mi
Last recorded79,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 TKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,685 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,680 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x 4 marked with chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,680 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,526 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front flexi ferrules corroded

o/s/f inner c.v gaiter weeping grease

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,775 miles

front brake imbalance limits only just met

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid section outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake imbalance limits only just met

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,687 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,687 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,806 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,303 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 50,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,329 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD WEARING ON EDGES

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 TKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TKX, 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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PJ05 TKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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