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NL55 ECV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,811 mi
Last recorded109,811 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,811 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,983 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front x2 headlamps cloudy

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,983 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 195-65-15-91h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front x2 headlamps cloudy

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,692 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,567 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted,nearside rear seatbelt not checked

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR 1/4

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front anti rollbar linkage dust covers split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,243 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,747 miles

rear (both sides)Brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,758 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 ECV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

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

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