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EA55 WLU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,277 mi
Last recorded141,277 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,277 miles

Engine fault light on

Offside front wheel damaged

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 141,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine fault light on

Offside front wheel damaged

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,677 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

OS CV BOOT DAMP

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,611 miles

front tyres low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 102,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,996 miles

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2009 53,265 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,542 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 WLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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