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EF55 HJO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,720 mi
Last recorded103,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,720 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens frosted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 103,695 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire the shield is only partly loose, (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens frosted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,619 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (3.5.1i)

child seat in rear

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (3.5.1i)

child seat in rear

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,860 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror cover missing

offside mirror slightly insicure

undertray missing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,580 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,299 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,990 miles

bad engine oil leak

left hand tyre tread low at 2mm depth

nail in right hand rear tyre tread surface

right hand tyre tread low at 1.6-2mm depth

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,815 miles

nail in offside front tyre

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,202 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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EF55 HJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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