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PY54 JOH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 JOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 69,983 miles

Emissions not tested mil lamp on and no cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated housing loose (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 62,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 58,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,842 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,130 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,410 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,589 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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PY54 JOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PY54 JOH, 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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PY54 JOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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