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NL05 EVX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,040 mi
Last recorded126,040 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 104,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,062 miles

Front front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,658 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,293 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,293 miles

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

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

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

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 EVX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL05 EVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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