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NL55 EKM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,465 mi
Last recorded92,465 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 70,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [both] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,408 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in places [mounts]

Fail 15 Nov 2018 64,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen [both] (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded in places [mounts]

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both h/lamps poor pat

only one washer n/s

rear exhaust det.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,443 miles

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

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

all tyres wear edge

n/s/f inner arch insecure light rub tyre

rear exhaust det

Fail 11 Nov 2016 57,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

all tyres wear edge

n/s/f inner arch insecure light rub tyre

rear exhaust det

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,873 miles

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

lower arm rear bushes parting

Fail 11 Nov 2015 53,873 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

lower arm rear bushes parting

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,979 miles

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

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

n/s h/lamp poor pat

o/s/f tyre wear edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wear edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,319 miles

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

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

n/s h/lamp beam pat poor

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,211 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,886 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,332 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 22,315 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 EKM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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