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YM05 NLU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2018 93,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,439 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,437 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,523 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rear console bushes spliting and slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,505 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 23,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,163 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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

YM05 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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