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FE05 NWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,243 mi
Last recorded219,243 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 219,243 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 216,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 211,313 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 204,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 196,514 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 189,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 184,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 156,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 140,738 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 140,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,277 miles

exhaust heatsheilds loose

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatsheilds loose

Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,850 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear inner pads look low.

rear reg plate has slight damage.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,081 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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FE05 NWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE05 NWZ, 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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FE05 NWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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