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NL05 GSO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,191 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 61,627 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability susp link marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone marked (2.4.G.1)

both head light light need polished

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone marked (2.4.G.1)

both head light light need polished

Pass 11 Feb 2017 56,791 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 56,789 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LENS OPAQUE. (1.7.5a)

ITEM REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 53,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users BULB APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users BULB APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LENS OPAQUE. (1.7.5a)

ITEM REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,387 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 43,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,589 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 GSO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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