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VU05 NHY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 122,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 122,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,719 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,622 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,622 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,238 miles

rear tyres badly worn inner edges (run flat?).

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,458 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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VU05 NHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 NHY registered?

VU05 NHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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