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NV55 DVY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,793 mi
Last recorded136,793 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 DVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 136,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box skin peeling

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2014 136,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box skin peeling

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 135,085 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 132,056 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 131,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs worn

engine light on

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,187 miles

advisories rear pads appear low/ rear discs worn/ engine managment light on/ play to o\s\f track rod end

Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advisories slight play to o\s\f track rod en d/ engine managment light on/ rear pads low/ rear discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,826 miles

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

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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NV55 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NV55 DVY, 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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NV55 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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