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ST54 JVG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 JVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,989 miles

Offside wing mirror outer casing missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside door mirror glass insecure

Offside wing mirror outer casing missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil dip stick missing

engine oil filter cap missing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,443 miles

Nearside n/s rear & middle seats missing at time of test

exhaust hangers weak

front brakes binding slightly

head lights poor

rear brake discs poor & pads low

slight judder front brakes & discs poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,443 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside n/s rear & middle seats missing at time of test

exhaust hangers weak

front brakes binding slightly

head lights poor

rear brake discs poor & pads low

slight judder front brakes & discs poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers weak

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers weak

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,925 miles

Belly pan poorly secure

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside rear and centre seats missing

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,923 miles

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

Belly pan poorly secure

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside rear and centre seats missing

Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped and starting to get low ( inner edge )

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flex poor condition

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,789 miles

Brake noise front

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Track control arms rear bushs have advanced seperation

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,631 miles

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

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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ST54 JVG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ST54 JVG, 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 ST54 JVG registered?

ST54 JVG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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