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NL55 EXC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

186,505 mi
Last recorded186,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 186,505 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose.

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing panel corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing panel corroded.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 186,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust heatshield loose.

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing panel corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing panel corroded.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 177,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 167,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coilsprings corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi section of exhaust seperating.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area damp,no active leaks,monitor. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 159,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16.inner edge worn bald also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge illegal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coilsprings corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi section of exhaust seperating.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area damp,no active leaks,monitor. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,756 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed on edge. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. **Tyre size - 205 55 R16** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel.

Steering rack damp with oily residue.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both OS and NS wipers poorly fit wiper arms but secure. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 152,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed on edge. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. **Tyre size - 205 55 R16** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel.

Steering rack damp with oily residue.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both OS and NS wipers poorly fit wiper arms but secure. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 145,829 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both OS and NS have incorrect fittings, loose but unlikely to come off. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim edge slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge, almost through to cords. Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished and slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge, almost through to cords. Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location.

Parking brake lever has quite a lot of travel, requires adjustment.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 145,829 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both OS and NS have incorrect fittings, loose but unlikely to come off. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim edge slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge, almost through to cords. Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished and slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge, almost through to cords. Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location.

Parking brake lever has quite a lot of travel, requires adjustment.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 139,196 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole at present. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight build up on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 139,196 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both OS and NS. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole at present. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight build up on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both OS and NS. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 131,411 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficency only just met

Fail 16 May 2019 131,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficency only just met

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 2 Jun 2018 122,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad slightly crumbling.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a seal. (steering rack)

Rear Exhaust rear hangar detached.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 115,466 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper not returning to its stop causing slight binding. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad slightly crumbling.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a seal. (steering rack)

Rear Exhaust rear hangar detached.

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

Fail 31 May 2017 115,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pads crumbling due to binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 105,254 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 105,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 88,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,485 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 EXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EXC, 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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NL55 EXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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