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NL05 GVP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,284 mi
Last recorded153,284 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 153,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 153,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 145,023 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,080 miles

Coil spring corroded rears slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated on LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive +rack boots etc contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge on LIMIT (bald) (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps deteriorated on limit

n/s rear tyre has split

rear tyres have uneven/patchy treadwear

rear wiper deteriorated

sill slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have slightly uneven/stepped treadwear

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated,n/s on limit

headlamps deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge(patches)

Pass 2 May 2017 117,529 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated,n/s on limit

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated,n/s on limit

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,863 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,768 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)

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,980 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,732 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,738 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre begining to step inner edge

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 GVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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