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NL05 NSF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,717 mi
Last recorded225,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 225,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general wear/play in steering/suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2016 225,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general wear/play in steering/suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2015 207,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 178,017 miles

all shock absorbers damping reduced

Fail 21 May 2014 177,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all shock absorbers damping reduced

Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,359 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 100,645 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 100,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 73,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,406 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL05 NSF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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