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MJ05 NPU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,071 mi
Last recorded121,071 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,071 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 121,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,913 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,907 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,618 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,094 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished dot code 3906 (4.1.E.1)

wet mot

Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished dot code 3906 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wet mot

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,591 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 93,591 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,399 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,394 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,443 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 63,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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MJ05 NPU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ05 NPU, 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 MJ05 NPU registered?

MJ05 NPU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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