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NJ05 NEY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 144,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 144,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and perished (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,841 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 132,841 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns+os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,420 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

eml on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

eml on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

eml on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

eml on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,333 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 114,331 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

rear exhuast hanger corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,015 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,619 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner wheel arch covers fitted

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NJ05 NEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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