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EJ55 DFP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 136,938 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

full exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Nov 2017 136,938 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

full exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 16 Nov 2017 136,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,335 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 120,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,704 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 110,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,346 miles

corrosion on all brake/suspension components

corrosion on various brake pipes

f/o/s tyre wearing low and ran off on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,657 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on various brake pipes

f/n/s tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,657 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on various brake pipes

f/n/s tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,434 miles

Front brake pads will probably need changing within the next 2000 miles.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,877 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 32,877 miles

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

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

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EJ55 DFP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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