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EF55 JFO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 101,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,480 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,480 miles

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

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner inner door handle inop

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,665 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,866 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2017 73,613 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,500 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear brake discs lipped on outer edges

offside front window not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,480 miles

nearside rear seat belt does not fully retract

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,236 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 35,236 miles

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

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

rear link arm bushes worn

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 JFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

EF55 JFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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