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NL05 EZK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,038 mi
Last recorded145,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 145,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall & slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexi mesh damaged

subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2022 132,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damged & slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall & slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,685 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 123,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,768 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 110,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,859 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,431 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing heavily

oil leak noted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,995 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 86,995 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,905 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges 205/55/16 91V Possibly requires tracking set

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges 205/55/16 91V Possibly requires tracking set

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 52,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing close to legal lim it on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,981 miles

exhaust corroding

front pads appear low

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge on legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,875 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL05 EZK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EZK, 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 EZK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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