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NL54 OXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,034 mi
Last recorded130,034 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 OXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 130,034 miles

Emissions not tested test abandoned as all readings out of parameters and blue smoke emitted from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,381 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,762 miles

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

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

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

both rear exhaust heat shields adrift x2

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear exhaust heat shields adrift x2

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,659 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,938 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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NL54 OXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL54 OXU, 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 NL54 OXU registered?

NL54 OXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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