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PJ55 VXM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,598 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,121 miles

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

two tront tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,456 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 45,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,033 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,292 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 VXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ55 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

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

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