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NU05 XVO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,467 mi
Last recorded192,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 192,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 178,890 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers split

Pass 30 Sep 2014 163,560 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven

Fail 25 Sep 2014 163,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,328 miles

Offside front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 137,322 miles

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

Offside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 118,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 100,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 100,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

off side front tyre worn low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,862 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,802 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,051 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2009 63,953 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 27 Mar 2008 28,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,707 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

NU05 XVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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