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NL05 EVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,253 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,220 miles

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

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,326 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,282 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 EVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

NL05 EVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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