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NL05 JKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,818 mi
Last recorded140,818 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 140,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,808 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,806 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condition of n/s/r tyre

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,701 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,202 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 4 Jul 2008 27,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

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 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JKJ, 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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NL05 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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