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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken , but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,703 miles

Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,100 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,429 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanisim lazy

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported by another

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanisim lazy

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported by another

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,338 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,741 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,741 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,903 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 29,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FFA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

NL55 FFA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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