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CE55 NVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,148 mi
Last recorded65,148 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,148 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 65,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 63,292 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,877 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,659 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,089 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 53,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,437 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2015 43,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 43,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,901 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,738 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,924 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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CE55 NVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE55 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 CE55 NVB registered?

CE55 NVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is CE55 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 NVB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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