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NL55 FHR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,469 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,873 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,597 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,817 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,587 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,075 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 FHR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

Is NL55 FHR safe to buy?

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