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NL05 GCZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR & MIDDLE REAR. ()

EXHAUST BACK BOX; support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 87,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR & MIDDLE REAR. ()

EXHAUST BACK BOX; support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn to 2mm & nails noticed in the tread > nearside rear.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2015 79,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear bump stops perrished

engine oil level low

top right windscreen bonding starting to come away from body resulting in slight movement

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,068 miles

gearbox has an oil leak.

offside front tyre outer side wall has a cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,659 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch worn

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,751 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f mudflap loose

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,213 miles

n/s rear tyre on wear markers

Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre on wear markers

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,419 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 GCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

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

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