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NL55 FWT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 124,731 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WING CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2024 120,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,647 miles

FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC SLIGHTLY WEARING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC SLIGHTLY WEARING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 117,647 miles

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

FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC SLIGHTLY WEARING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX AND DISC SLIGHTLY WEARING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,452 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 75,357 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,790 miles

offside front tyre is low on tread on inner edge

wipers judder

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,494 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,065 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,210 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,649 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 FWT 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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

Is NL55 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 FWT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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