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NV55 YWY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,492 mi
Last recorded160,492 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 YWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 160,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 156,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 156,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Linkbar rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 151,011 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn nearly to cord inner edge.(205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 149,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 149,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 116,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,393 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 95,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,255 miles

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)

both front tyre valves perished/cracking

nearside rear brake slight bind

passanger wiper not fully clearing

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,279 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,505 miles

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)

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 YWY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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