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NL55 EXB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,347 mi
Last recorded147,347 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 EXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,012 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 133,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,985 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,651 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,135 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 EXB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

NL55 EXB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is NL55 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 EXB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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