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NH05 GFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 147,208 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Fail 20 May 2021 147,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 May 2020 141,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low / no tread on inside

Steering rack oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,977 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

dipstick tube insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dipstick tube insecure

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,943 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Fail 14 Jun 2017 111,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Face Corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Face Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Emissions Too Clean

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,427 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Front discs corroded and lipped on inner face

Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,427 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Front discs corroded and lipped on inner face

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 92,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,549 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,522 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,999 miles

small dent n/s/r wheel rim

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NH05 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH05 GFZ, 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 NH05 GFZ registered?

NH05 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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