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NL55 DSZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension flakey and corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 84,980 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension flakey and corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,536 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights going opaque

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,524 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower wish bone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front part of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

head lights going opaque

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,539 miles

Headlights going opaque

Nearside Wiper blade staring to crack

Offside & Nearside bottom arm bushes starting to crack

Rear Brake pads over half worn

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level low

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,916 miles

both front headlamp lenses faded

front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlamp lenses faded

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,296 miles

Oil leak

headlights going opaque

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

headlights going opaque

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,519 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,549 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,773 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 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

NL55 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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