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NL55 EKW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,836 mi
Last recorded160,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 160,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nsr seal osr seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom jack point has a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Body panel likely to become detached fuel cap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces have scores and build up of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 146,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 142,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 110,124 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

head light cover laying under bonnet

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

child seat fitted offside rear

front and rear tyres are different sizes 225/55/16 rear 205/55/16 front

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,326 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,394 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,853 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 EKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

NL55 EKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for NL55 EKW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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