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PV55 FTA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,678 mi
Last recorded204,678 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 204,678 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 204,678 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 182,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 181,290 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 161,388 miles

near side rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 23 Jan 2014 161,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 28 Dec 2012 137,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,798 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,269 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,269 miles

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

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

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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PV55 FTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PV55 FTA, 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 PV55 FTA registered?

PV55 FTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is PV55 FTA safe to buy?

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