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NM05 ECT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,788 mi
Last recorded140,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 ECT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,788 miles

Engine idling very poorly

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has a small leak of gases

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Small damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2020 140,752 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filler pipe clip missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Engine idling very poorly

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has a small leak of gases

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2019 132,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 132,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit deisel emissions to high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

uneven tyre wear on front tyres and getting low

Pass 15 May 2018 127,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts fadded (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 123,453 miles

both rear tyres low

n/s/r wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 13 May 2016 118,413 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges will need replacing soon

high level brake light poor condition

Fail 23 May 2015 108,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

emissions to clean to register

exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 May 2015 108,148 miles

emissions to clean to register

exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 May 2014 96,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f outter cv boot perished

Pass 7 May 2013 83,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension bushes worn

tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2013 83,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension bushes worn

tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 71,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 71,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,496 miles

nearside front tyre worn out on outer raised tread(205/55/16)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and down to 1.6mm in places,advise renewing

offside rear number plate lamp bulb going dull

offside rear tyre worn uneven and down to 2mm in one place

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,267 miles

some wear on iner surfaces of front discs,advise renewing when front pads are required

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,777 miles

both front brake discs corroded

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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NM05 ECT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NM05 ECT, 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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NM05 ECT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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