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EJ55 OCH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,173 mi
Last recorded99,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 OCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,173 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 99,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,410 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 92,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All four brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 86,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

engine light is on,slightly engine oil leaking

Fail 30 Dec 2017 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

engine light is on,slightly engine oil leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,224 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,058 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 57,037 miles

Steering rack gaiter split offside (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2014 53,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,262 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,837 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 OCH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCH, 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 OCH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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