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PJ55 EHR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 EHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oily residue on gearbox

Front inlet breather pipe is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement detected at steering wheel

Rear parking brake application is uneven

Fail 23 Feb 2021 155,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside and offside front headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oily residue on gearbox

Front inlet breather pipe is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement detected at steering wheel

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

Rear parking brake application is uneven

power steering pump is noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,616 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust damaged

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust damaged

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 147,617 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,008 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 137,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 115,830 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,811 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 102,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,150 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PJ55 EHR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PJ55 EHR, 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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PJ55 EHR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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