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NL05 EYW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,716 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 91,715 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear tyre perise

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre perise

Pass 2 May 2019 69,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak gearbox area

Fail 21 Jun 2018 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Complete wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Complete wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside and nearside front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges

Oil leak gearbox area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

nearside and offside front rear lower arm bushes deteriated and have slight play not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,813 miles

front brake discs marked up and pitting

o/s headlamp lens deteriated and effect beam image output

steering rack damp, but no leak found

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,744 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and near limit and bald on inner edge

o/s headlamp lens deteriated and starting to effect beam image output

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,648 miles

o/s headlamp lense starting to deteriate and effect beam image

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,276 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,515 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,041 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 EYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL05 EYW registered?

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

Is NL05 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 EYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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