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NL05 FRF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 FRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,186 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure drop link bar missing (2.4.G.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 68,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,001 miles

front number plate water marked slightly

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

parking brake requires adjustment

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,999 miles

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

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

front number plate water marked slightly

nearside headlamp lense faded

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside headlamp lense faded

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

parking brake requires adjustment

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,569 miles

nearside headlamp lense faded

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

noise coming from nearside rear wheel when rotated

offside headlamp lense faded

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,563 miles

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

steering rack damp

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

nearside headlamp lense faded

noise coming from nearside rear wheel when rotated

offside headlamp lense faded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,955 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight p.a.s seepage from rack

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,082 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyres o/s/f worn inner edge o/s/r ageing cracks

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,170 miles

Grease leaking from the inner drive shaft boot - OSF

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,616 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 FRF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

Is NL05 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 FRF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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