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SE05 NOU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 NOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,678 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD + PERISHING.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,639 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD + PERISHING.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on its inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on

nearside rear shock shroud is deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger is snapped

Fail 20 Jun 2016 70,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on its inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on

nearside rear shock shroud is deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger is snapped

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,338 miles

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,980 miles

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

offside front tyre is in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,979 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount is broken off

offside front tyre is in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,801 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,614 miles

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

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

battery charging light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

battery charging light on

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,945 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,645 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
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SE05 NOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE05 NOU, 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 SE05 NOU registered?

SE05 NOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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