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NV05 HLC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,047 mi
Last recorded113,047 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 113,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke during fast idle failed first part could not carry out second test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

N/S rear and rear middle seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 100,885 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,293 miles

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

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

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

all road springs corroded

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,454 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear seats folded obstructing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,614 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,248 miles

Both nearside front and rear roadwheels slightly distorted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake pads approx 75-80% worn.

Offside rear tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,248 miles

Both nearside front and rear roadwheels slightly distorted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake pads approx 75-80% worn.

Offside rear tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 May 2014 23,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 6,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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NV05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NV05 HLC, 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 NV05 HLC registered?

NV05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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