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NL05 ETY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,691 mi
Last recorded113,691 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ETY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake performance low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake performance low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,150 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 108,074 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front need cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,972 miles

Exhaust flexible joint worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,972 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexible joint worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,418 miles

Handbrake performance low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,531 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger is broken and the others are corroded although the system is securely mounted

offside front brake disc is corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger is broken and the others are corroded although the system is securely mounted

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,133 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 57,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs rusty around edges

heatshield above exhaust insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres getting quite worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres getting quite worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,927 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ETY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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