MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbing inner edge off (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both headlamp image deteriorated
Slightly uneven rear brake application
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both headlamp image deteriorated
Slightly uneven rear brake application
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front wishbones (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front wishbones (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NV05 HBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NV05 HBX, 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 NV05 HBX registered?
NV05 HBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is NV05 HBX safe to buy?
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