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NL05 OCF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,855 mi
Last recorded114,855 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,947 miles

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

advise slight blue smoke under revs

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

idle speed

Fail 27 Jan 2012 87,805 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

idle speed

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,300 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,064 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,685 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 OCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

NL05 OCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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