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NL05 GZE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,799 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,798 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,281 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,331 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,331 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,859 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,941 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,761 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 GZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

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

Is NL05 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 GZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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