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EJ55 PTX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 99,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 93,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,700 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 84,498 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,064 miles

o/s/rear no plate lamp dim

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,529 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly bulging and out of shape

o/s no plate lamp dim

small chips in screen

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly bulging and out of shape

o/s no plate lamp dim

small chips in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,899 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,626 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorating

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,641 miles

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

front brake disc corrded & pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,641 miles

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

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

front brake disc corrded & pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,338 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,098 miles

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

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

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 PTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PTX, 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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What year was EJ55 PTX registered?

EJ55 PTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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