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NU05 MWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 MWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,405 miles

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

both rear tyres worn and out of shape on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn and out of shape on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,789 miles

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn and scrubbing off on inner

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn and scrubbing off on inner

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2016 95,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

exhaust mount at rear not connected but system still supported

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,508 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake sticking when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,447 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,667 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,270 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,270 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NU05 MWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

NU05 MWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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