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NJ05 KVS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 KVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front near side binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn inner edge also perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,155 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

osr caliper damp showimg signs of leakage

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

osr caliper damp showimg signs of leakage

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,179 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to nsr bumper

Fail 2 Dec 2015 108,179 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to nsr bumper

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 28 Nov 2014 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,290 miles

Advise: Front brake disc's excessively corroded.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,528 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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NJ05 KVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 NJ05 KVS, 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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NJ05 KVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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