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EA55 SVS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers both sill

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers both sill

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight binding

under seal under car

Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,590 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe and both sills heavv corrsion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,717 miles

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

both sills corrosion inner/outer

cover both sills

Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,715 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both top mounts noisy lock/lock

both sills corrosion inner/outer

cover both sills

Pass 13 May 2016 101,061 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle has been converted from electric hand brake to manual

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,046 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails light corrosion

many rear suspension components are corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,001 miles

surface corrosian starting

Pass 27 May 2014 80,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 68,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 68,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,311 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
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EA55 SVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SVS, 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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EA55 SVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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