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NL05 FYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,108 miles

N\S\F lower wing corroded

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

O\S\F lower wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,300 miles

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

N\S\F wing corroded

O\S\F wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 84,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,308 miles

Both front wings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both rear tyres also unevenly worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest immediate replacement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest immediate replacement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission / rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2019 68,270 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest immediate replacement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest immediate replacement! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission / rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 50,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,197 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs slighty worn

wipers in poor condition but still clear screen to reasonable standard

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,535 miles

all brake discs corroded

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 FYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

NL05 FYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 FYC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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