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CX05 JVH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 JVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,589 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,699 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp patterns dull

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,005 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp patterns dull

Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,287 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,614 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,219 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,312 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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CX05 JVH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX05 JVH, 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 CX05 JVH registered?

CX05 JVH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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