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NC54 SFF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,463 mi
Last recorded108,463 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 SFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 108,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Engine noisy

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,332 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,086 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (flexi joint)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wipers struggle to clear screen

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,584 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Impact damage to both n/side and o/side rear wheel arches

Offside Front Brake disc inner face rusting

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 46,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Impact damage to both n/side and o/side rear wheel arches

Offside Front Brake disc inner face rusting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Hand brake cable broken

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,525 miles

both headlight aim beam patterns slightly weak

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and on outer edge/sidewall

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

offside rear tyre perishing on tread and has nail in outer tread

Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

both headlight aim beam patterns slightly weak

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and on outer edge/sidewall

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

offside rear tyre perishing on tread and has nail in outer tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,732 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust mount corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre just starting to wear low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,731 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust mount corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre just starting to wear low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,340 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,729 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,093 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,986 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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NC54 SFF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC54 SFF, 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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NC54 SFF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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