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NJ05 MWA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,638 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 128,512 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,576 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,166 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 105,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,182 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,889 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,858 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 72,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,710 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,946 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

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 MWA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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