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NL55 EXA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,186 miles

General corrosion under car.

Mid exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Lower wing area corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 112,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under car.

Mid exhaust box corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing area corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 106,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,813 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,459 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathered on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,045 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steering rack arms have been slightly heated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steering rack arms have been slightly heated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,859 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,430 miles

Both front, & offside rear tyre's are starting to wear more on the inner edge !

Front wipers are starting to smear!

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,078 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
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NL55 EXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

NL55 EXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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