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NL55 EFF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,809 mi
Last recorded102,809 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,809 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

transmission warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,540 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,555 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,554 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,292 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,292 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,402 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 EFF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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