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NL05 FZC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,824 mi
Last recorded174,824 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 FZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 174,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 169,558 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 169,558 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

dry in places advise to wax oil

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 155,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 141,363 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 141,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,130 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 134,129 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,356 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,774 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 100,774 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)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear

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 FZC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 FZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL05 FZC?

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What year was NL05 FZC registered?

NL05 FZC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is NL05 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 FZC 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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