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NL05 BZR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,193 mi
Last recorded151,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 148,225 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Fail 25 Oct 2024 148,225 miles

Direction indicator not working Nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR /OFFSIDE FRONT / NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear outer sill corroded but a double sill

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,183 miles

Outer sills slightly corroded

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 141,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Outer sills slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 137,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,456 miles

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,979 miles

Emissions require attention

Fail 25 Oct 2019 127,979 miles

Emissions require attention

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,187 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Rear pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing Offside rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Rear pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,690 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2012 74,067 miles

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

nearside rear childseat fitted during test unable to inspect seatbelt fully

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner tyre worn 205 55 16

Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner tyre worn 205 55 16

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,150 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 BZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL05 BZR, 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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NL05 BZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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