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NH05 LUJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,641 mi
Last recorded132,641 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 132,641 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 132,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Requires attention.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2017 121,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Requires attention.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,966 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,146 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,344 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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NH05 LUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NH05 LUJ, 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 NH05 LUJ registered?

NH05 LUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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