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YR05 NKW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 NKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,998 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 79,992 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp image poor (lens faded)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished (tread splitting)

Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished (tread splitting)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,131 miles

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

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

both front tyre badly worn inner edge (tracking check)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,579 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,325 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,250 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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YR05 NKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR05 NKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 NKW registered?

YR05 NKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YR05 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 NKW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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