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NH05 LZJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 136,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on inner edges bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 127,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on inner edges bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn on inner edges very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 106,679 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,660 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,045 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 93,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,188 miles

Both front tyres slightly down on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,460 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking /splitting on sidewalls and in treads, SHOULD BE CHANGED.

Front brake discs corroding bad on inside.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,493 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,622 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 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 LZJ registered?

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

Is NH05 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 LZJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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