MOT Status
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117,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner front disc corroded on innerface
Offside Front outer skin rusty , but not structural
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
Offside Front Corrosion bottom of front wing (wheel arch). - Not structural
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))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advice rear offside shock absorber dust guard insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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