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NL55 FGO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,998 mi
Last recorded131,998 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,998 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 131,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 123,597 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,370 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS CRACKING AND SLIGHTLY EFECTIN BEAM PATTERN

Fail 23 Jan 2016 84,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS CRACKING AND SLIGHTLY EFECTIN BEAM PATTERN

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,637 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pads 50% worn

n/s/r trye 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,274 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,683 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,683 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

O/S/FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,459 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 FGO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

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

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