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NL05 HDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,937 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,963 miles

driveshaft centre guide bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,003 miles

Front headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image

N/S/R bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,005 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, 2mm 195/65H15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit.2mm 195/65H15

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, 2mm 195/65H15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit.2mm 195/65H15

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,590 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,580 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,288 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)

rear disks worn

Pass 29 May 2009 50,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,731 miles

brake pedal slighty spongey

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 HDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

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

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