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NL55 DUV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,710 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,770 miles

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

Lower general light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,530 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ft and rr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,626 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,385 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs rusting

centre exhaust rusting

eml on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 682,216 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,148 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,148 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,053 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 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

NL55 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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