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NV05 YLR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 YLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 91,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 91,033 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached mounting snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened wishbone rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,290 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 75,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre removed ok

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,249 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,678 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,161 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,663 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,433 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,220 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 23,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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NV05 YLR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

NV05 YLR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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