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NG05 HGC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 HGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded.

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

Offside Front Lower wing excessive corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded.

Nearside Rear reflector insecure

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

Offside Front Lower wing excessive corroded.

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

Pass 13 May 2023 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 67,127 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 67,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 13 May 2021 63,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 May 2020 61,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 52,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,444 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 47,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,978 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 35,344 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 35,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 32,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 31,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,467 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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NG05 HGC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NG05 HGC, 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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What year was NG05 HGC registered?

NG05 HGC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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