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YM05 NLP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 129,147 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 122,256 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 122,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 112,531 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 112,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 112,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,953 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 100,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,796 miles

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 88,796 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,448 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,673 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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YM05 NLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM05 NLP, 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 YM05 NLP registered?

YM05 NLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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