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NL05 CHY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 92,959 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,505 miles

Offside Rear suspension arm excessivly deteriorated / corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened very weak (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE LENS OPAQUE (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,317 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lens opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,314 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lens opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,940 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,898 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 19,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,752 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 8,057 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREADS

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT 10MM LONG NO SIGN OF ANY CORDS SHOWING

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,057 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREADS

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT 10MM LONG NO SIGN OF ANY CORDS SHOWING

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 6,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,841 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 CHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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