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NJ05 VBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 VBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,338 miles

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

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

bonnet release lock missing

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

bonnet release lock missing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition cracking

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisesy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition cracking

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,219 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,103 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,570 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 50,565 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 300,258 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,025 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,271 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

NJ05 VBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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