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NV55 VCM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 116,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,608 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust middle box deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to hear washer motor (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust middle box deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 92,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,136 miles

Rattle on engine when revved for emissions

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rattle on engine when revved for emissions

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,499 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,532 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil overfilled

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 44,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,554 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,362 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NV55 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

NV55 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 VCM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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