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EF55 AOD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,575 mi
Last recorded151,575 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 151,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,394 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,363 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,617 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing sign of age & wear

Exhaust center heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust center silencer outer skin peeling

Exhaust corroding

N/S number late light in poor conditon

O/S headlight aim on the maximum level

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,617 miles

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

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

All rear suspension bushes showing sign of age & wear

Exhaust center heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust center silencer outer skin peeling

Exhaust corroding

N/S number late light in poor conditon

O/S headlight aim on the maximum level

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,011 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin peeling

Front brake disc worn, corroded and badly worn on the inner face

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak on engine

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear of the front belly pan insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2014 75,616 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,074 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,507 miles

centre silencer corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,077 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,557 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EF55 AOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF55 AOD, 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 EF55 AOD registered?

EF55 AOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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