MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside tail lamp too bright. (Wrong bulb fitted?)
Oil leak from engine compartment.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear, widespread. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lenses impeding view of beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Unable to observe operation. (4.1.5 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Working intermittently. (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded and weakened. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract. (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Brake cable damaged Outer corroded away. (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside tail lamp too bright. (Wrong bulb fitted?)
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak from engine compartment.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear, widespread. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
headlamp lenses faded
washer bottle lid missing
Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dulled, both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
washer filler neck lid missing
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust shield loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket detatched (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust shield loose
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front slightly misted (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front slightly misted (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor broken and missing (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlights misted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system corroded in areas
oil leak from engine area
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake pads approx 90-95% worn
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads low
unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL05 DVR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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