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PJ55 EHU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,073 mi
Last recorded118,073 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 118,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,416 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 112,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,052 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,634 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 92,037 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,464 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,892 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 45,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,324 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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PJ55 EHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHU, 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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What year was PJ55 EHU registered?

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

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