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NL55 DYT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 134,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,336 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s rear body damage

Pass 13 May 2016 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear damage to body

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 May 2016 105,655 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear damage to body

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp aim not checked due to light not working

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 May 2015 91,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 91,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 77,825 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint

n/s/f tyre 2.mm tread and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

wiper blades smeary

Fail 13 May 2014 77,816 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 2.mm tread and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

wiper blades smeary

Pass 15 May 2013 66,354 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 66,354 miles

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

both front tyres 2.mm tread and bald inner edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 54,382 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,336 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,299 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,299 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,188 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 DYT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

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

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