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NL55 FVZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,553 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,342 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,901 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,783 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NL55 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

NL55 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NL55 FVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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