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NJ05 LAA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,230 miles

Corrosion to underside inc. rear suspension components and subframe, rear inner sills

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,881 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,337 miles

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,210 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,228 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, not seriously affecting beam image

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,672 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,254 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,277 miles

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

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)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,000 miles

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

front disc's

rear disc's scored

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,329 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 LAA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NJ05 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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