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EJ55 LYC

2005 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LYC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 129,214 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 129,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,082 miles

o/s/r wheel has slight drag when rotated. exhaust rusting. covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 119,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r wheel has slight drag when rotated. exhaust rusting. covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,845 miles

child seat fitted to all rear seats

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,845 miles

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

child seat fitted to all rear seats

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 16 Jan 2015 929,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF TYRE WEARING OUTER & INNER EDGES

Fail 15 Jan 2015 929,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF TYRE WEARING OUTER & INNER EDGES

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,483 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,187 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,954 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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EJ55 LYC is a 2005 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 LYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ55 LYC is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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