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NL05 BZH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,472 mi
Last recorded194,472 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 194,472 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 194,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 186,458 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 169,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 153,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 140,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 127,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 109,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 109,074 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 92,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear shock absorbers plastic guard detatched

offside front and rear lower part of doors damaged slightly.advise repairs made before corrosion sets in

Pass 22 May 2010 76,412 miles

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

sump oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 58,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,790 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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NL05 BZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL05 BZH, 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 NL05 BZH registered?

NL05 BZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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