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NL55 FVO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 130,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,370 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 123,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,485 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 100,109 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 100,109 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,726 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,553 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 55,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 31,779 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 FVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

Is NL55 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 FVO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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