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EJ05 NUX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 125,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,235 miles

Both headlamps beam patern poor

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Front fog lamp out, Bulb lose in bumper.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,235 miles

Both headlamps beam patern poor

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Front fog lamp out, Bulb lose in bumper.

Pass 29 May 2013 86,840 miles

N/S/Front driving lamp in bumper bulb lose behind lamp

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,669 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,122 miles

Front wiper blades poor.

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,970 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 36,475 miles

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

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

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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EJ05 NUX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ05 NUX, 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 EJ05 NUX registered?

EJ05 NUX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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