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NL05 OED

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OED
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 130,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 130,869 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 121,419 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded - beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded - beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 121,341 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam patterns (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 28 May 2021 111,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2021 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor beam pattern, requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor beam pattern, requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers poor at cleaning (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 105,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat inoperative (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,940 miles

all tyres wearing edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both,effecting beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,249 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,249 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,105 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,475 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,551 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 OED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OED, 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 OED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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