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NJ05 PTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,994 mi
Last recorded164,994 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 PTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 164,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 164,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 158,420 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,946 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres worn low

N/s/r tyre uneven wear

O/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 2 Apr 2013 127,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres worn low

N/s/r tyre uneven wear

O/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,277 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,321 miles

Slight play in rear roll bar links

Fail 22 Feb 2011 75,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres worn low on edges

Slight play in rear roll bar links

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,671 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,941 miles

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 PTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

NJ05 PTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 PTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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