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EA55 VVH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,688 mi
Last recorded198,688 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 198,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 182,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 168,661 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 168,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 150,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 122,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 122,019 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,324 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,862 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 75,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,252 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 64,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,260 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear suspension link arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,681 miles

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

rear suspension link arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,600 miles

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 VVH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

EA55 VVH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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