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EJ55 ULK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,921 mi
Last recorded209,921 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 209,921 miles

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 Lower wing corroded holed

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 209,902 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel WHILST TESTING BRAKE ON RBT SERVICE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BRAKE DISC TURNED RED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 209,897 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure outer edge loose and flapping (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

front wings/arches corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 196,065 miles

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

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

brake pedal has quite a bit of travel but does not touch the floor

Fail 14 Jun 2023 196,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal has quite a bit of travel but does not touch the floor

Fail 20 Apr 2023 196,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

brake pedal has qutie a bit of travel but does not touch the floor

Pass 22 Apr 2022 181,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism dosent fully retract

Fail 22 Apr 2022 181,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism dosent fully retract

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,238 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 161,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 156,972 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 156,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,621 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 144,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,638 miles

All brake discs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 123,638 miles

All brake discs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,396 miles

child seat fitted to center rear seat preventing full inspection of the belt

rear tail pipe exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to center rear seat preventing full inspection of the belt

rear tail pipe exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 20 Sep 2014 96,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,763 miles

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

o/s front door check strap loose

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,761 miles

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

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

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

o/s front door check strap loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wiper blades smeary.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,182 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/F tyre on legal limit, 1.6mm.

O/S/F and o/s/r tyres near to legal limit, 2mm.

Slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,708 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on outer edges, 3mm.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting low on outer edges, 3mm.

Suspect tracking may be out.

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 ULK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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