MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
all suspension bushes starting to perish
poor beam image offside head lamp
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension bushes starting to perish
poor beam image offside head lamp
Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint has slight play
Rear Coil springs heavily corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint has slight play
Rear Coil springs heavily corroded
gearbox oil leaks
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
poor beam pattern on offside front headlamp
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front door damage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front door damage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads low
offside rear brake disc slightly scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL05 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?
NL05 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.
Is NL05 GCU safe to buy?
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