CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF55 CWL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,469 mi
Last recorded102,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 CWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 96,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,381 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,998 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,854 miles

o/s rear tyre tread low

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF55 CWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF55 CWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF55 CWL?

You can check the full history of EF55 CWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF55 CWL registered?

EF55 CWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EF55 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 CWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 CWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF55 CWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.