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MV05 NCD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 107,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,349 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking. (3.5 (a))

Offside 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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,285 miles

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

power steering fluid low washer bottle leaking.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 91,284 miles

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

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

power steering fluid low washer bottle leaking.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,894 miles

Nearside mirror damaged.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 81,897 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2014 54,395 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2014 54,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,962 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers torn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,962 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers torn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,184 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,361 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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MV05 NCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MV05 NCD, 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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MV05 NCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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