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NL05 FFU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 FFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,211 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,869 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 112,869 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,108 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Felxi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,031 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,820 miles

Front Inner front disc corroded on innerface

Offside Front outer skin rusty , but not structural

Fail 16 Jan 2021 94,820 miles

Front Inner front disc corroded on innerface

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer skin rusty , but not structural

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,423 miles

Offside Front Corrosion bottom of front wing (wheel arch). - Not structural

Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,423 miles

Offside Front Corrosion bottom of front wing (wheel arch). - Not structural

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,508 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,662 miles

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

offside front wing has excessive corrosion but is not a structural component

Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front wing has excessive corrosion but is not a structural component

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,172 miles

advice rear offside shock absorber dust guard insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,127 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 FFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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