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YB05 NJE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,728 miles

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel tank heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,223 miles

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

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

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

both front inner brake discs pitted

both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on edges

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,223 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front inner brake discs pitted

both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on edges

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,660 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YB05 NJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB05 NJE, 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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YB05 NJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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