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NL05 YKM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 YKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,439 miles

both front wings have corrosion and are slightly insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2025 59,437 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front wings have corrosion and are slightly insecure

fuel tank heat shield is insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2024 58,938 miles

both front wings have advanced corrosion

fuel tank heat shield is insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,267 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings have advanced corrosion at bottom mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,669 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,660 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 55,837 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 55,837 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,337 miles

could not open tail gate. boot space checked by folding back seats

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,190 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,149 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 YKM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

NL05 YKM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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