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NL55 FSC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,503 mi
Last recorded133,503 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 124,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,397 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front flexi exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front flexi exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,283 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,063 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,063 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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,846 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,767 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FSC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

NL55 FSC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NL55 FSC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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