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NL55 DVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max LX

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,995 mi
Last recorded117,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 117,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.36mm INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front PLATE CRACKED

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 93,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,485 miles

headlights discolouring

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,095 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake weak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,595 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,979 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max LX?

Based on 437 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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NL55 DVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max LX in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL55 DVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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