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WJ05 NVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 NVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre slight perished

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,014 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,916 miles

Front brake discs are rusty on the inner face

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

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

O/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,916 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake discs are rusty on the inner face

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

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

O/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,819 miles

front discs corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs corroded

front inner pads appear low advise brake inspection with wheels removed

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

offside front tyre on legal limit and cord nearly showing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,154 miles

rear number plate fadeing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,154 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear lense is taped.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,132 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,497 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 54,271 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,240 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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WJ05 NVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WJ05 NVB, 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 WJ05 NVB registered?

WJ05 NVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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