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NL55 FTV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,705 miles

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front flexi section exhaust corroded.

Handbrake travel

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded, but not excessively

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 151,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Center section exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front flexi section exhaust corroded.

Handbrake travel

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded, but not excessively

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,256 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,358 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroding

Hand brake travel

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroding

Hand brake travel

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,360 miles

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

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

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,706 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Headlamps tarnishing

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Nov 2019 101,706 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Headlamps tarnishing

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,934 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,717 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F & N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT & PERISHING

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,111 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

handbrake travel

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,830 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front lenses, nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken away, system still adequately supported

suspect clutch worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,888 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front pipe flexi worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,974 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,667 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 FTV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL55 FTV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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