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NV55 FCM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,774 mi
Last recorded144,774 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 FCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,760 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,639 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 26 Jan 2015 121,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 121,473 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,030 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,282 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

item dangling from mirror

offside rear seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,959 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limits very inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre on legal limits very inner edge

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 FCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV55 FCM, 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 NV55 FCM registered?

NV55 FCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NV55 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 FCM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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