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EJ55 PVW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 PVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 159,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,747 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 142,747 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,454 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,588 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,588 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,647 miles

upper and lower engine covers fitted obscuring clear view of components

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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

EJ55 PVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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