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VK05 NHE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 NHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,201 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,444 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,444 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 95,268 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,521 miles

near side outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2013 55,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2012 47,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,174 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,379 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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VK05 NHE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK05 NHE, 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 VK05 NHE registered?

VK05 NHE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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