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MF55 NBE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 NBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 88,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all 4 coil springs rusting

exhaust hangers rusting

rear subframe rusting

Fail 11 Jan 2020 88,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all 4 coil springs rusting

exhaust hangers rusting

rear subframe rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,985 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs rusting

exhaust rusting

front and rear subframe rusting

headlight lenses misting over

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,985 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs rusting

exhaust rusting

front and rear subframe rusting

headlight lenses misting over

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,670 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

exhaust rusting

front and rear subframe rusting

front and rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 24 Jan 2018 75,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

exhaust rusting

front and rear subframe rusting

front and rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,955 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

item remover from drivers view prior to test

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,433 miles

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking

rear brake pads getting worn

Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,433 miles

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

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,265 miles

Both front tyres 3-4mm tread.

Nearside front wiper split on edges.

Offside rear tyre just starting to crack up.

Oil misting around steering rack.

Rear brake pads maybe getting low.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,508 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 13 Jan 2010 26,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,171 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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MF55 NBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF55 NBE, 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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MF55 NBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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