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NL55 FVN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,211 mi
Last recorded167,211 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 167,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 158,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 148,692 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s steering rack end has slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 148,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s steering rack end has slight play

o/s front tyre severly worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 136,696 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 102,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,484 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 FVN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

Is NL55 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 FVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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