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NL55 DXF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,448 mi
Last recorded121,448 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 121,448 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excess wear on inner edge of tyres (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,398 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,777 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,338 miles

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

rear offside tyre close to limit worn uneven inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,338 miles

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

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

rear offside tyre close to limit worn uneven inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,773 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of age

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre has some damage to it`s sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Turbo pipe leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 45,771 miles

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

Both rear tyres are showing signs of age

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre has some damage to it`s sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Turbo pipe leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,255 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 DXF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

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

Is NL55 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 DXF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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