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NC05 ZWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,711 mi
Last recorded139,711 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 139,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 130,529 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 130,529 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,405 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 96,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,064 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,362 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)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 60,362 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,494 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut on offside front outer tyre wall but not down to cords

oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

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 ZWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NC05 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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