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NJ05 NVO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,582 mi
Last recorded124,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,196 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,259 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,339 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 100,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 88,820 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 88,067 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2012 83,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,280 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,264 miles

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

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 NVO 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 64.7%.

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 NVO, 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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What year was NJ05 NVO registered?

NJ05 NVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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