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NL55 EVU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,274 mi
Last recorded123,274 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,420 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 Apr 2015 97,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,467 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,256 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,256 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 EVU registered?

NL55 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NL55 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 EVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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