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PJ55 VSD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,916 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 93,598 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear so adult belt not tested..

Exhaust heat shield insecure but cant fall off...

Exhaust silenser deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2016 93,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens cover cloudy... (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cover cloudy... (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted to off side rear so adult belt not tested..

Exhaust heat shield insecure but cant fall off...

Exhaust silenser deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2015 86,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

mid and rear exhaust boxes deterirated

Fail 21 May 2015 85,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

mid and rear exhaust boxes deterirated

nearside rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord and has a cut in the tread close to the base cord

Pass 29 May 2014 78,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres balding on the edges

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 78,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres balding on the edges

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 70,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 55,829 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,197 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 42,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,158 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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PJ55 VSD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ55 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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