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NJ55 HJO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,267 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2019 108,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,798 miles

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 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high engine temperature message on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,482 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,241 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,556 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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NJ55 HJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ55 HJO, 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 NJ55 HJO registered?

NJ55 HJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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