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CT55 EHM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 EHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 137,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,974 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2021 132,974 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,757 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 127,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,085 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 123,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,416 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,586 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 103,325 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes cracked & perished

marks to windscreen

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

unable to inspect all adult belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 94,213 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 26 May 2015 94,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,681 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,938 miles

chip in windscreen

lower arm bushs starting to perrish

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,634 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,598 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,578 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)

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 6 Jan 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,809 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CT55 EHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CT55 EHM, 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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CT55 EHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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