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AX05 NLJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,176 mi
Last recorded108,176 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 108,176 miles

both front lower suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,007 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

only one seat fitted in rear

Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

only one seat fitted in rear

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,010 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts

Pass 31 May 2012 53,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,836 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,742 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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AX05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX05 NLJ, 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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AX05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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