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MJ05 WHL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,510 miles

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

Front exhaust flex section

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 91,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 91,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,859 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,858 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2014 71,992 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 71,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,402 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 61,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,635 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 WHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ05 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

MJ05 WHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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