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NJ05 LNE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 LNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,580 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 122,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

both headlamp dip beam images deteriorating

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder and 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 108,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder and 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,791 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,779 miles

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both headlight plastic covers opaque

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,771 miles

Front Both headlight plastic covers opaque

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,988 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn off low on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Apr 2015 84,988 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn off low on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,906 miles

N/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

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

Tailgate will not open from outside

Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

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

Tailgate will not open from outside

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,672 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Offside front lower swivel joint gaiter has a small defect in it but is not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,115 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,801 miles

front brake pads worn check in 2-3000 miles

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,023 miles

front tyres 2.5mm tread - sidewalls perished

recommend check front & rear brake pad wear 4000 miles

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,231 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 LNE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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