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NL55 EJK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when rotated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 120,112 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both - no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both - no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 115,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding at lower edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,270 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 111,270 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 107,372 miles

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Headlight beam pattern poor quality.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

Pass 25 May 2021 105,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower outer wing corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 May 2021 105,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower outer wing corroded.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2020 101,052 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 95,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 90,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 90,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2016 81,011 miles

Rear seat belts not tested child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 81,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seat belts not tested child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,449 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2013 66,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 66,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,617 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 EJK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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