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YB05 NJO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,534 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 139,534 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 133,648 miles

rear bumper damaged

rear screen damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2023 133,564 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear bumper damaged

rear screen damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear bumper damaged but not insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2022 129,625 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,482 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle......

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor wipe to screen........... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp poor image/beam pattern....... (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly worn and undercut on inner faces....... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face worn and poor condition....... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside front lamp inop.......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken and insecure........ (6.1.2 (a))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle......

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,326 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside driveshaft support bearing rough

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside driveshaft support bearing rough

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

clutch pedal switch assembly hanging into footwell on its wiring harness

Fail 4 Aug 2018 107,805 miles

Headlamp aim not tested lamps have no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

clutch pedal switch assembly hanging into footwell on its wiring harness

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,844 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,057 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn/lipped

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,191 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,191 miles

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

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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YB05 NJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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