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PJ54 NGG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 96,951 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer body sill corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 90,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The large rubber bush has started to split at the rear of the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective The tail pipe mounting is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust middle silencer mounting bracket is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The large rubber bush has started to split at the rear of the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper The Steering rack pinion has a slight oil leak.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the rear tyres X 2 have started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The large rubber bush has started to split at the rear of the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective The tail pipe mounting is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust middle silencer mounting bracket is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The large rubber bush has started to split at the rear of the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper The Steering rack pinion has a slight oil leak.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the rear tyres X 2 have started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine oil leak

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,099 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,555 miles

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

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

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

corrosion forming nearside sill

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,650 miles

dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,677 miles

tyre sizes different front and rear axles

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,262 miles

rear number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,759 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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PJ54 NGG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PJ54 NGG, 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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PJ54 NGG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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