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NL55 DPZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 118,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 118,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,651 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front pads worn 65%

Fail 6 Mar 2015 109,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

front pads worn 65%

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust back box outer skin peeling off.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust back box outer skin peeling off.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,143 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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NL55 DPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL55 DPZ, 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 NL55 DPZ registered?

NL55 DPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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