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EY55 NLC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

190,040 mi
Last recorded190,040 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 190,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 190,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 180,741 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 172,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 164,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 160,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 153,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 148,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,429 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s /f wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 118,429 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s /f wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre wearing on edges front

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,215 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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EY55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EY55 NLC, 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 EY55 NLC registered?

EY55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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