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NL05 EMF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,715 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 68,598 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 67,410 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 65,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 64,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 63,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,272 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,724 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 EMF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

NL05 EMF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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