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NL55 FHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,106 miles

nearside side and front wing damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2025 85,105 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside side and front wing damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,666 miles

Nearside side damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,666 miles

Nearside side damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,110 miles

Damages to rear door and panel, No sharp edges or projections

Fail 10 Aug 2023 84,110 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Damages to rear door and panel, No sharp edges or projections

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside doors damaged. Operating ok and secure when closed.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,442 miles

Nearside Front and rear side damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

car has been standing for long period

Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,440 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front and rear side damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

car has been standing for long period

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side and rear door and wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side and rear door and wing damaged

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,039 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly in tread area. no inner canvas or ply visible

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,665 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,835 miles

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,832 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,525 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,065 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

there is damage to the offside rear sill

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 FHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

Is NL55 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 FHC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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