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FE05 NVJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,108 mi
Last recorded136,108 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 136,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,943 miles

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken.exhaust still supported by other mounts

Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust heat shields loose

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken.exhaust still supported by other mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,858 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,858 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,102 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,495 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 'stepped' on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 'stepped' and worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,401 miles

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

o/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,500 miles

both wishbone rear bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,103 miles

Front 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
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FE05 NVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE05 NVJ, 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 FE05 NVJ registered?

FE05 NVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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