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NV54 YZJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,293 mi
Last recorded103,293 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,293 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 96,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both and head lights deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe & suspension corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150--100 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 7 Aug 2014 82,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards coverring some perscribed areas

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,705 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust system corrosion

nsf cv boot damp

oil level on min mark

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,705 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust system corrosion

oil level on min mark

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,986 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat nearside rear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,074 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NV54 YZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NV54 YZJ, 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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NV54 YZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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