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PJ05 VXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,145 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,419 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/washer jet blocked

o/s/f wheel rim buckled on inner rim

Pass 28 May 2013 61,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front wheel slightly buckled on inner rim

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 31,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ05 VXU registered?

PJ05 VXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 VXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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