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EA55 MGX

2005 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,938 mi
Last recorded109,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MGX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 109,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 109,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,159 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 108,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 97,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,091 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded (no blows)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting low ,lightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low ,lightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 94,091 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded (no blows)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting low ,lightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low ,lightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,349 miles

Central exhaust box corroded not holed or blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,741 miles

lower arm bush on nsf started to deteriorate

trailing arm bushes very slightly started to debond on both sides

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,020 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,615 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,877 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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EA55 MGX is a 2005 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA55 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA55 MGX registered?

EA55 MGX is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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