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NL05 FRO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 FRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,674 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe breaking off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,615 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 117,613 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,749 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,442 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 107,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,927 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 FRO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

NL05 FRO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NL05 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 FRO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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