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NV05 HBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,326 mi
Last recorded148,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 HBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,523 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,713 miles

Both headlamp image deteriorated

Slightly uneven rear brake application

Fail 8 Jul 2017 111,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,909 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 103,908 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,100 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,565 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,131 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,633 miles

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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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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NV05 HBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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