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SK55 NVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 NVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 100,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 89,418 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle idling erratically

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,711 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 68,710 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,005 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 61,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 56,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,145 miles

Front Air conditioning pulley has play

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Air conditioning pulley has play

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,986 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,986 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 375,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,356 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,356 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,339 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre wearing round inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,272 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm central 3/4

Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,272 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm central 3/4

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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SK55 NVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK55 NVE, 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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SK55 NVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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