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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,662 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light illuminated

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,849 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted, beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost to cords - close to failure criteria - 11 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery warning light illuminated

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,925 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also noted slight unevenness in application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to failure criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal - gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,907 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

battery warning light on

front brake application slightly uneven - also noted offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to failure criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,777 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers poor

headlamp patterns slightly poor - misted lenses

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracked/perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,000 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres 2.5 - 3mm and sidewalls cracked/perished

headlamp patterns poor - misted lenses

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,678 miles

Front wipers poor.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,651 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 65,647 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,708 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,769 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,043 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 31,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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