CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL05 GKE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,020 mi
Last recorded161,020 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 GKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 161,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 161,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,558 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body damage

both front tyres getting low/3mm

front exhaust flexi-pipe slight blow and deterioration

Fail 17 Jun 2016 135,558 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body damage

both front tyres getting low/3mm

front exhaust flexi-pipe slight blow and deterioration

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,213 miles

body damage

both headlight lenses faded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,800 miles

body damage

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

o/s/f seat belt very slight fraying

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,493 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn/require checking

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge and unevenly worn

oil leak/possible o/s driveshaft oil seal

tracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,876 miles

front discs and pads worn/require checking

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,935 miles

rear nuumber plate delaminating

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL05 GKE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE?

You can check the full history of NL05 GKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL05 GKE registered?

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

Is NL05 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 GKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL05 GKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL05 GKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.