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NL05 HFC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 HFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 111,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,277 miles

lower arm rear bushes have play

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2018 98,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 91,430 miles

Steering rack wet

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 85,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,479 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,471 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 75,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,719 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,175 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 HFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

NL05 HFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is NL05 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 HFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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