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NL55 DTN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

air leak on engine

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,837 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

air leak on engine

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front pad worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 83,314 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front pad worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,330 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,774 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,328 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,094 miles

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY KERB DAMAGED / SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

EXHAUST BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON OFFSIDE GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED / OR SMALL SPLIT DEVELOPING

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,979 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread inner and outer edge

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 DTN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 DTN registered?

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

Is NL55 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 DTN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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