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EA55 SVL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearing legal limit

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear suspension trailing arm front bush getting deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (recommend immediate attention)

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded in areas

Rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded in areas

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2021 150,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre nearing legal limit

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear suspension trailing arm front bush getting deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (recommend immediate attention)

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded in areas

Rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded in areas

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 143,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

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

both rear inner sills/lower wheel arch areas heavily corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 143,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

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

both rear inner sills/lower wheel arch areas heavily corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 133,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn

Offside Rear suspension trailing arm front bush starting to get worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 133,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn

Offside Rear suspension trailing arm front bush starting to get worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,778 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,121 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,020 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,685 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,115 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,102 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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EA55 SVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA55 SVL, 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 EA55 SVL registered?

EA55 SVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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