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NC05 XHO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,244 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top and bottom area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo boost hose spit (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top and bottom area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 108,386 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside front lower rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,300 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 81,831 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,050 miles

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 31,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,051 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

WIPERS POOR/STREAKING.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear 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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NC05 XHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NC05 XHO, 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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NC05 XHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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