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NL05 HZR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 HZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,652 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 157,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 109,749 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f side light (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,279 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust deterioating.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,398 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,366 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic wheel trims fitted

silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on occasionaly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL05 HZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HZR, 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 HZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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