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NU05 MXP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 MXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,248 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f suspension arm bush is worn

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Windscreen washers are weak.

Pass 7 Dec 2012
Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,757 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,693 miles

front tytres wearing 1.7/2mm

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 MXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

NU05 MXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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