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NH05 LZG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,295 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,750 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

offside wiper blade end cap missing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

offside wiper blade end cap missing

tyre size 205/55r16

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,746 miles

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

exhaust corroded centre to rear

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc worn/inner pads low

slight roughness to off side front wheel(poss bearing)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 58,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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NH05 LZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NH05 LZG, 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 NH05 LZG registered?

NH05 LZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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