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NL05 GHY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,655 mi
Last recorded128,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 GHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 128,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension and subframe corroded

underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,444 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poor image from headlights

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,114 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount weak but servicable

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,628 miles

front & rear tyre edges are worn below limit!

some sponginess' to brake pedal-recommend inspect

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,148 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 GHY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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