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NL55 EHO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 141,396 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 141,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 138,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,508 miles

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

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 132,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 128,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,859 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,241 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 125,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,064 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 93,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,979 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 66,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,084 miles

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 20 Nov 2008 43,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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