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NL55 ERU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,409 mi
Last recorded170,409 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ERU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 170,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 170,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,207 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

headlamps slightly deteriorated

offside front shockabsorber slightly leaking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 144,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 144,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,278 miles

Exhaust tailpipe bracket insecure

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear exhaust box correded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust has corrision

general corrion underneath car

Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,354 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Fail 16 Jun 2012 91,314 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front inner brake pads look as if low or on limit recommend brake check

front outer brake pads becoming worn and low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads look as if low or on limit recommend brake check

front outer brake pads becoming worn and low

Pass 21 May 2010 48,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,175 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,480 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 ERU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

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

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