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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15,91V (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near & offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
near & offside front pads getting low
near & offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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NL55 EXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?
NL55 EXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.
Is NL55 EXP safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL55 EXP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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