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NL05 DWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,432 mi
Last recorded114,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 101,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,960 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 86,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 82,030 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 82,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure, but system still supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure, but system still supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,242 miles

items removed from drivers view

Fail 23 Jan 2016 58,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 17 Jan 2015 54,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,657 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,139 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL05 DWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

NL05 DWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 DWO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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