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NL05 YTW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,402 mi
Last recorded127,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 126,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,497 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 115,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 103,092 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))

Fail 29 May 2020 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 3 Apr 2019 90,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,770 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 51,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,993 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,991 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,674 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YTW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

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