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EJ55 MDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,679 mi
Last recorded157,679 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 157,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 157,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 152,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 152,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 144,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 136,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 136,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear heat damage to disc

Rear number plate slightly loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 124,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,555 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,686 miles

Note: Exhaust deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,938 miles

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

Note: Exhaust is deteriorated.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,686 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,684 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,929 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 66,929 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,712 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 66,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,536 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 52,536 miles

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

very strongly advised all brake pads very close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,279 miles

advised oil level below level mark

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,606 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 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ55 MDV, 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 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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