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EJ55 OCA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,573 mi
Last recorded147,573 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 OCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 147,570 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6000-10000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 141,311 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

head lamps have poor beam images

Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,857 miles

Front brake pads worn low aprox 4mm left

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

headlight lenses frosted

poor headlight beam images

Pass 14 Jan 2021 134,679 miles

Front brake pads worn low aprox 4mm left

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

Rear coil springs coroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 134,679 miles

Front brake pads worn low aprox 4mm left

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,173 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,131 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,896 miles

Front tyres beginning to wear on inside shoulders

Undershield obscuring components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,702 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undershield

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,719 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT YET HOLED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,002 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 31,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,752 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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