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MJ05 ONB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 ONB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,458 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly buckled

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,297 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,103 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,023 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,935 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,548 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 1 Aug 2013 59,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 59,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,509 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,469 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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MJ05 ONB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ONB, 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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MJ05 ONB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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