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YR05 NLA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,073 mi
Last recorded107,073 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 NLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,073 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Advance power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pulley rubbing on secondary drive belt.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch corrosion.

Rear All rear suspension components has advance corrosion.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Advance power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pulley rubbing on secondary drive belt.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch corrosion.

Rear All rear suspension components has advance corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear All rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,507 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust corroded, front flexi deteriorated - close to limit

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes deteriorated, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust corroded, front flexi deteriorated - close to limit

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes deteriorated, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,924 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s ()

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,924 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s ()

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,287 miles

rear discs and pads close to service limits will need doing asp

rear subframe very corroded and suspension

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe very corroded

slight play nearside lower ball jiont

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

recommend getting tracking checked to pro long tyre life

slight oil leak

slight oil residue around steering rack

wipers worn and slightly smear screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,152 miles

Engine oil leak causing misting of oil to steering rack

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

all wipers worn smeary

some deteration to rear tie rod bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

all wipers worn smeary

head lamp lence deterated

oil reasadue to steering rack and engine

some deteration to rear tie rod bushes

Pass 29 May 2015 63,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres age cracking and wering thin

oil dampness around rack

Fail 29 May 2015 63,663 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres age cracking and wering thin

oil dampness around rack

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,692 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated producing poor beam images

Off side rear lower reflector missing but rear lamp lens appeared to have built in reflection.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,984 miles

Both driveshafts inner CV gaiters loose.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,823 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,898 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,381 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,368 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 NLA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NLA, 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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YR05 NLA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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