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PJ54 RGY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,981 mi
Last recorded185,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 RGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 185,981 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

noise from injectors

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 178,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 178,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 178,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 160,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

injector blowing - number 1

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test - seat belt not tested

o/s/r shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Fail 20 Jun 2014 160,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

injector blowing - number 1

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test - seat belt not tested

o/s/r shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,808 miles

chip in windscreen

injector blowing

n/s/r and o/s/f coil springs corroded

tailgate wont open

Fail 24 Jun 2013 131,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

injector blowing

n/s/r and o/s/f coil springs corroded

tailgate wont open

Pass 27 Jun 2012 107,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps cloudy and poor beam image on n/s

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 107,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps cloudy and poor beam image on n/s

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,487 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,882 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 RGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PJ54 RGY, 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 RGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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