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NL55 DZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,357 mi
Last recorded86,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,357 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,527 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limits

all 4 brake discs worn and corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

corrosion to underside

o/s registration plate bulb not working

strong advise - n/s rear brake binding

strong advise - n/s rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 74,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,524 miles

rear brake discs worn (brake pads ok)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,864 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

light corrosion to centre of rear subframe

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,978 miles

both front tyres low tread badly worn on edges

cut in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,672 miles

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads ok

both front head lamps frosted poor image

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust cover badly deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,578 miles

both front tyres worn edges getting low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

slight noise from o/s rear hub

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,586 miles

both front tyres waring on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s wiper blade poor

washers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly lipped

n/s front tyre worn inner edge and damage to side wall

rattle noise engine area

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,555 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

front brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s front link arm

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,071 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 DZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

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

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