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SH05 NMJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,343 miles

offside front wing corroded but not insecure

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2023 90,338 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

offside front wing corroded but not insecure

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,974 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front corrosion offside front wing

Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,968 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion offside front wing

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,373 miles

n/s brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Apr 2021 88,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight aim poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,989 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,449 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 81,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s effort low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,083 miles

rear brake disc heat shields corodded both sides

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,081 miles

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

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

rear brake disc heat shields corodded both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,246 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,687 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2010 28,809 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,084 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 16,351 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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SH05 NMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SH05 NMJ, 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 SH05 NMJ registered?

SH05 NMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SH05 NMJ safe to buy?

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