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NL55 EAW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,838 miles

instrument cluster fault

vehicle underside muddy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side offside little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,516 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

headlights poor images

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges, both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid reservoir empty reservoir cap missing (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose, damaged

headlights poor images

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,515 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps poor image

centre exhaust head shield damaged

gear box oil leak

under body of vehicle muddy

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,542 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 86,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

plastic bag stuck between o/s/f brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,320 miles

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

slight noise in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,310 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,273 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,983 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 EAW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EAW, 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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NL55 EAW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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