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NH05 MLV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,263 mi
Last recorded147,263 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 MLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 147,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 144,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 132,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,375 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,741 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 41,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,512 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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NH05 MLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

NH05 MLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is NH05 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 MLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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