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AO05 NLV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,184 mi
Last recorded106,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 106,184 miles

child seat fitted to both rear outer seats

metal intercooler pipe appears cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2013 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

child seat fitted to both rear outer seats

metal intercooler pipe appears cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 98,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small leak o/s/f inner cv insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 98,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small leak o/s/f inner cv insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,543 miles

both front tyres worninner edges and offside rear tyre worn inner edge. 205/55/16

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worninner edges and offside rear tyre worn inner edge. 205/55/16

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,870 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,306 miles

fuel injection return pipes damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel injection return pipes damaged

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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AO05 NLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO05 NLV, 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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AO05 NLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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