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FD05 NLJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,574 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 122,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,295 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,343 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shield loose..Rear exhaust bracket broken..

Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shield loose..Rear exhaust bracket broken..

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,347 miles

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

heat shield loose...shock absorbers worn..

Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose... rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose... rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,175 miles

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

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

both headlamps need polishing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,231 miles

both dip patterns faint, both headlamps need polishing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,436 miles

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN POOR.

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,955 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,242 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,242 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,149 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FD05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD05 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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FD05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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