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NL05 JBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 JBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2019 76,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,037 miles

plastic underside covers impede inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

plastic underside covers impede inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,832 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,989 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,543 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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NL05 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL05 JBX, 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 NL05 JBX registered?

NL05 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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