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NL55 EKG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,641 miles

both headlight beam images poor

Fail 27 Jul 2015 114,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to limit

both headlight beam images poor

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,438 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,849 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 EKG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

NL55 EKG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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