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NL55 FWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,897 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,244 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 86,244 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,273 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,213 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,499 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged (slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detatched (corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,545 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe hanger coroded and detached

Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe hanger coroded and detached

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,970 miles

brakes linings to be inspected

exhaust tail pipe hanger not connected

front tyres showing uneven wear / wheel tracking to be checked

near side front suspension arm back bush deteriorated .

off side front wheel arch trim damaged

rear coil springs at lower end showing corrosion , road wheels to be removed for a further inspection

spare tyre low air presure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,587 miles

brake linings to be checked

n/s/f lower suspension arm back bush worn

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 53,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

brake linings to be checked

n/s/f lower suspension arm back bush worn

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,628 miles

washer reservoir cap missing

Fail 11 Dec 2012 39,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,065 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,105 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,105 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,471 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 FWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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