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NL05 HDC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 148,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 143,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2023 138,023 miles

exhaust system corroded

light under body surface corrosion

under trays fitted masking some items

Fail 10 Jul 2023 138,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

light under body surface corrosion

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 23 Jun 2022 132,367 miles

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2021 124,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,802 miles

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,323 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 88,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,905 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,624 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 HDC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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