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NC54 JXV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 JXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,338 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front nearside lower arm has exess play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust tailpipe 1 bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust tailpipe 1 bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,631 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 13 Jan 2014 88,569 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,964 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,433 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,988 miles

Offside 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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NC54 JXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC54 JXV, 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 NC54 JXV registered?

NC54 JXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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