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NV05 LRE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 160,952 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WORN REAR BRAKE DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

Fail 8 May 2017 160,952 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WORN REAR BRAKE DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

Pass 9 May 2016 155,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2016 155,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 149,434 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 149,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,249 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 117,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 101,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2009 101,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,907 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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NV05 LRE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

NV05 LRE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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