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NU05 FXM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,685 mi
Last recorded204,685 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 204,685 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 204,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 201,791 miles

E/M light illuminated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 201,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 200,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 200,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 197,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 197,818 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 195,018 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 192,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 192,025 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 189,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 184,923 miles

Front discs corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 180,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 180,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 175,677 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 175,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 167,468 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 167,467 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 159,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 115,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FXM, 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 NU05 FXM registered?

NU05 FXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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