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NJ05 MTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,294 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,293 miles

Emissions not tested due to blown exhaust silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blown (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,509 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,682 miles

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

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

eml light on

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eml light on

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,479 miles

engine management lamp ON

Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,479 miles

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

engine management lamp ON

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,512 miles

both front brake hoses corroded

both rear tyre inner edges worn 1956515

brake discs slight surface corrosion

osf suspension arm bush seperating

washers weak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,398 miles

osf suspesnion arm bush seperating

rear tyres close to limit 1956515

washer weak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,864 miles

exhaust noisy and mounts badly corroded

gearbox damp

osf coil spring corroded / nsf slightly corroded

osf suspension arm bush slightly seperating

rear tyres close to limit on inner edges 1956515v

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,623 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges 1956515

both suspension arm bushes seperating

front brake discs inner faces edges corroded

under tray broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,448 miles

couple dents scratches

front brake discs lipped / rear discs edge corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,941 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished/ nail nsr tyre

coolant level low

suspect rear brakes worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,252 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 MTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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