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NA05 BWC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,908 mi
Last recorded145,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,120 miles

exhaust corroded

underside has corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2023 142,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside has corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2022 138,378 miles

Front lower wings corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

underneath corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 138,378 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front lower wings corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

ehaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush almost sperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 128,974 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush almost sperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 122,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,130 miles

Front Lower ball joint worn buy ok at time of test

Front both tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test with no cords expossed

hand brake weak but ok on brake roller test

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,344 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket brokern and outer rear back box casing deterorated

Nearside Rear brake caliper freeded off ok point oftest

Offside Front Outer road wheel rim buckled

Offside Front washer bottle cap broken /missing

Rear both shocker sleaves deterorated

Fail 15 Jul 2017 112,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding solid (wheelbearing not tested) (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket brokern and outer rear back box casing deterorated

Offside Front Outer road wheel rim buckled

Offside Front washer bottle cap broken /missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 99,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,672 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 16 Apr 2012 69,660 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 12 Apr 2010 47,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND SLIGHTLY

Nail in offside rear tyre

THORN IN O/S FRONT TYRE WALL

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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NA05 BWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NA05 BWC, 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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NA05 BWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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