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NL05 JZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 JZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 129,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror loose

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight corrosion underside

Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 119,549 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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,256 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,575 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside rear door

Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,469 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,704 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,635 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil level low

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror insecure

screen washers week

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,846 miles

child seat installed on left hand rear seat unable to fully check condition and operation of adult belt

left hand front tyre worn to 3mm on inner shoulder

left hand rear tyre worn to 2mmwill require replacment soon

right hand front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm will require replacment soon

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 JZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL05 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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