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NL05 FYP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside body sill damaged

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,259 miles

Nearside body sill damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 120,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside body sill damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,511 miles

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

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

hand brake only just met requirments 16%

oil leak at gear box selector arms

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,511 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak at gear box selector arms

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy worn and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlights starting to fade

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,567 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside outersill damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outersill damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,408 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,258 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs weak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 83,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushs weak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 73,373 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

damage to offside rear panel

headlights starting to fade

Fail 12 Dec 2015 73,373 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (4.1.D.1a)

damage to offside rear panel

headlights starting to fade

Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,485 miles

all four tyres tread wearing thin

both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Dec 2014 63,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres tread wearing thin

both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,824 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,194 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Nov 2012 41,120 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,702 miles

offside front brake disc is corroded & pads are 60% worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,059 miles

offside front brake disc is corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,697 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 FYP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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