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NU05 ASV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,193 mi
Last recorded142,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 ASV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,193 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 142,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed RECOMMEND REPAIR (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED AND CENTER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 136,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed RECOMMEND REPAIR (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED AND CENTER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,360 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

NEEDS STARTER MOTOR

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 134,351 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

NEEDS STARTER MOTOR

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,982 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front WASHERS POOR

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 128,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front WASHERS POOR

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (POLISH) (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured SNAPPED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (POLISH) (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,342 miles

OILO LEAK

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,363 miles

Oil leak

both headlight beam images poor

both rear tyres worn and perished on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,930 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion on various components.

Headlmap lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion on various components.

Headlmap lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,303 miles

Oil leak

both front h/lamp patterns

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,043 miles

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

Oil leak

both front h/lamp patterns

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,262 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,260 miles

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

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

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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NU05 ASV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU05 ASV, 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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NU05 ASV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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