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EJ55 BWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 BWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread near to wear limits.) ( 205/55x17 V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread near to wear limits.) ( 205/55x17 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens / cover affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens / cover affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,951 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at the front end behind the under shield. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 95,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at the front end behind the under shield. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,373 miles

Both front indicators bulb colour is deteriorating near to the limits

Both headlamps are deteriorating and has started to affect the images

Both wiper blades are starting to smear in places

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,299 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,196 miles

BOTH front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating near to the limits

BOTH rear tyres worn low on the inner shoulder areas

Noise from drive belt area of the engine

Fail 16 Dec 2016 75,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread band area (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating near to the limits

BOTH rear tyres worn low on the inner shoulder areas

Noise from drive belt area of the engine

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,355 miles

slight buckle nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 31,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,062 miles

Both rear and N/s front tires are starting to wear low

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,340 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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EJ55 BWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ55 BWO, 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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EJ55 BWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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