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NL05 DVR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,235 mi
Last recorded151,235 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 DVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,235 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 151,233 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,912 miles

headlamp lenses faded

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,237 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 132,235 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,629 miles

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

washer filler neck lid missing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,358 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,497 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 113,497 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,223 miles

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

headlights misted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,287 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,282 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,306 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,299 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,019 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,607 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,512 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,252 miles

front brake pads low

unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat fitted

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 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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