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NL05 FEX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 122,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,770 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi bracket defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket modified but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,845 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,415 miles

Advise heatshield loose

Advise rear pads low

Advise rear wiper poor

Advise slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,722 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 FEX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

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

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