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NU55 CHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,357 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 99,357 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet can not be opened (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,139 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,007 miles

Ns front coil spring is very corroded

Ns mirror glass is secured by tape

Ns rear tyre has worn to limit 1.6mm [205/55/16v]

Oil around steering rack ns

Os headlamp glass is in poor condition

Os rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Ns front coil spring is very corroded

Ns mirror glass is secured by tape

Ns rear tyre has worn to limit 1.6mm [205/55/16v]

Oil around steering rack ns

Os headlamp glass is in poor condition

Os rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,407 miles

FRON TTYRE WEAR ON EXTREME EDGES WHEEL ALIGHNMENT OUT?

HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIOATING

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,894 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,894 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise handbrke adjustment

slight crack front reg plate pads appear slight worn unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,941 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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NU55 CHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU55 CHJ, 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 NU55 CHJ registered?

NU55 CHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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