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N29 ECB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 ECB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,907 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 64,907 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 57,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 55,197 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer door handle missing can still be opened from out side

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,425 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,040 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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N29 ECB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N29 ECB, 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 N29 ECB registered?

N29 ECB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for N29 ECB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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