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NU05 FXV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,128 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,335 miles

OSR and both front tyres are wearing on inner edges (205/55r16)

Serious oil leaks ??

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

OSR and both front tyres are wearing on inner edges (205/55r16)

Serious oil leaks ??

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,680 miles

NSF wheel Arch Cover Rubbing slightly On Lock-To-Lock

Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

NSF wheel Arch Cover Rubbing slightly On Lock-To-Lock

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,737 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise near side rear shocker has poor damping effect

advise rear brake disc wear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,047 miles

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

eye level stop light

n/s/f indicator fading

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,358 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

requires tracking check

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,278 miles

both front coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded in places & exhaust brackets corroded

rear brake pads low

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 30,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 FXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 FXV registered?

NU05 FXV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is NU05 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 FXV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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