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NG05 OGU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,712 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,605 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,518 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,896 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine revs itself

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,669 miles

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

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

idle speed problems during emission test

nearside front strut top mount partially seized

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

idle speed problems during emission test

offside rear

unable to test offside rear bearing as brake is binding.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,970 miles

advice both side rear tyre wearing inner edge

advice offside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,970 miles

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

advice both side rear tyre wearing inner edge

advice offside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 OGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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