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DF05 JNL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,766 mi
Last recorded131,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 JNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,933 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 121,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,949 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 115,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,885 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 100,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,125 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,356 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge - 205 55 16 -

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge - 205 55 16 -

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,677 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,962 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge. n/s/f tyre is wearing on both inner and outer edges. n/s/r tyre has 4 nails imbedded in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,098 miles

front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,618 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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DF05 JNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF05 JNL, 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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DF05 JNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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