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EJ55 CRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front mirror tapped up

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear damage to panel

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,339 miles

Offside Front mirror outer cassing broken

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,043 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirrow taped up

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,815 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirrow loose

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,400 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,394 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,069 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,531 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 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 EJ55 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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