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NL55 FVD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 138,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 122,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced yellowing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced yellowing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,493 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

both front tyres scubbing inside edge

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,993 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,009 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,224 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,761 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 FVD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

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

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