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NL55 XGF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,101 mi
Last recorded174,101 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 174,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 174,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 152,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 152,036 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)

Pass 20 May 2016 145,829 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished advise replacment

marks to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,840 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 26 May 2015 136,750 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,117 miles

chip in windscreen

lower arm bushs starting to perrish

Fail 17 Apr 2014 125,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

lower arm bushs starting to perrish

Pass 7 Jun 2013 113,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear doors not opening from inside suspect child locks on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,411 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

OSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2012 100,411 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

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

OSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,951 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad linings getting low, n/s inner pad very low 90/95% worn

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection

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 XGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

NL55 XGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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