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NG05 HFC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,629 mi
Last recorded163,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 HFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 163,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 163,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 152,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 152,859 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,483 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 135,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 135,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 126,004 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 126,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 116,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 116,892 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 108,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 108,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,173 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 99,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,413 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,815 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,207 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NG05 HFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NG05 HFC, 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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NG05 HFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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