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EJ55 PNK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,880 mi
Last recorded129,880 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 129,880 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp dipped beam pattern is poor, headlamp deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,631 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system silencer is corroded and deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,882 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Headlamp beam pattern is poor, headlamp deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2024 119,882 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Headlamp beam pattern is poor, headlamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2023 114,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,076 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Engine oil cap missing

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,135 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,134 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded and snapped hanger

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,476 miles

Central exhaust box is deteriorated and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,476 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central exhaust box is deteriorated and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,514 miles

Centre rear exhaust box is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,715 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded and holed

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,715 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded and holed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,476 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing is noisey

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,354 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,179 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear middle seat not fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,245 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PNK 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 69.2%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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