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NL55 DXC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,478 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,478 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,141 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,739 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,266 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 33,266 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 DXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

NL55 DXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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