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NG54 VLK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,940 mi
Last recorded197,940 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 197,940 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 195,311 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 195,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 190,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 188,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 180,341 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 170,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 159,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 116,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,769 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,874 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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NG54 VLK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NG54 VLK, 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 NG54 VLK registered?

NG54 VLK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is NG54 VLK safe to buy?

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