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NX55 THG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,390 mi
Last recorded104,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 THG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,731 miles

slight damage to offside rear body work, no sharp or gagged edges at time of test.

visual inspection of rear seat belts only, seat back rest and base removed at time of test.

water pump leaking.

Fail 30 May 2017 97,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

slight damage to offside rear body work, no sharp or gagged edges at time of test.

visual inspection of rear seat belts only, seat back rest and base removed at time of test.

water pump leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,314 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,397 miles

Little or no damping from front shock absorbers

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Little or no damping from front shock absorbers

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,453 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,662 miles

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

Slight damage to sidewall on N/S/F tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damage to sidewall on N/S/F tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,710 miles

both front tyres running off on shoulders

near side front and rear tyres outer sidewalls curb scrubbed

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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NX55 THG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NX55 THG, 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 NX55 THG registered?

NX55 THG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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