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DY55 JNZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,921 mi
Last recorded152,921 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 JNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 152,921 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened traling arm link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 152,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened traling arm link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,222 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and back plates, screws impede letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached Wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 143,006 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all on sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all on sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 133,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

items removed from view

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front suspension arm bush cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2014 112,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front suspension arm bush cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 104,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,733 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,970 miles

condition of tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,494 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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DY55 JNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY55 JNZ, 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 DY55 JNZ registered?

DY55 JNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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