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HJ55 NYX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,401 mi
Last recorded188,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 NYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 188,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 185,042 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,827 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 180,806 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 175,038 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,409 miles

rear heat shild loss

Fail 13 Oct 2021 167,406 miles

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

rear heat shild loss

Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,358 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 157,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,139 miles

o/s/r pads getting low

slight play in rack o/s

Fail 23 Oct 2019 147,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r pads getting low

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,327 miles

Offside Front worn on edges

heat shield loose on exhaust

part of exhaust poor

Fail 10 Oct 2018 134,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn on edges

heat shield loose on exhaust

part of exhaust poor

Pass 7 Oct 2017 122,426 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

Fail 4 Oct 2017 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to test seat belt

front discs and pads well worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

o/s/r drop link has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,825 miles

both lower suspension arm (rear bushes) starting to break up

o/s/r wheel bearing has some noise on rotation

Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 87,685 miles

Headlight beam patterns poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,287 miles

front indicators pale

offside front bearing slight roughness

rear shock dust covers adrift

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,468 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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HJ55 NYX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ55 NYX, 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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HJ55 NYX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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