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AO55 EKV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,830 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,830 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,908 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside innersills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,836 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 63,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below min mark

light corrosion underneath at rear innersills/floor suspension arms ect

no oil on dipstick b4 test

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,652 miles

o/s front fog light lens broken

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both rear tyres perished

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,754 miles

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,724 miles

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

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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AO55 EKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO55 EKV, 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 AO55 EKV registered?

AO55 EKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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