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NL05 GJF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,911 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,911 miles

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

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

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

noise in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,601 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced And offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside /outside (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,492 miles

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

poor headlamp beam clarity

Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

poor headlamp beam clarity

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,413 miles

stone chip in windscreen....leak front steering rack...o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rear bushes debonding...gearbox has an oil leak..o/s/f & n/s/f tyres tyres on 2mm min limit is 1.6mm

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,278 miles

both rear shocks weeping....gearbox diff oil seal leaking..

o/s/f ...n/s/f...o/s/r tyres worn near legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,607 miles

rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,702 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 47,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,942 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,853 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 GJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

NL05 GJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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