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NL05 KCY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 151,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section from catalyst area split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both plastic headlamp lenses faded not adversely effecting image

Fail 7 May 2026 151,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section from catalyst area split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working bolt missing on wiper arm (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both plastic headlamp lenses faded not adversely effecting image

Pass 9 May 2025 141,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 136,036 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 132,544 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 132,544 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 124,321 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 124,321 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 110,958 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 110,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,252 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,756 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,131 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,933 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 57,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,962 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 KCY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

NL05 KCY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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