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MK05 NHU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,017 mi
Last recorded215,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 NHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 215,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 212,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slight blow front flexi & heat shields slightly insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2020 212,849 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slight blow front flexi & heat shields slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2019 206,690 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure & rattles

Fail 4 Sep 2019 206,688 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible worn could be mis~read (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure & rattles

Pass 21 Jul 2018 191,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 191,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 176,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 176,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 161,557 miles

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

both head light lens faided

Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,000 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 21 Feb 2013 110,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,168 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,368 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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MK05 NHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK05 NHU, 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 MK05 NHU registered?

MK05 NHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MK05 NHU safe to buy?

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