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NH05 MLF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,978 mi
Last recorded126,978 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 MLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,452 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,662 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front LOWER WING CORRODING

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER CAR (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front LOWER WING CORRODING

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER CAR (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,081 miles

front discs corroded

front no plate water marked

Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,081 miles

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

front discs corroded

front no plate water marked

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2016 69,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,047 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding very slightly

O/S/F coil spring starting to rust

O/S/R bump stop deteriorating

headlamps starting to deteriorate

rear coil springs just starting to rust

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,822 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear shock absorber cover dropped down

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,453 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,644 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing very inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 MLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

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

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