MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper/wheel (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers fitted
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate backin startin to lift from outer cover
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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NJ05 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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