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EJ55 WVM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,172 miles

Bonnet mechanism disconnected - can be opened

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Welding required (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet mechanism disconnected - can be opened

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,908 miles

advise oil leak engine

advise slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexi pipe

Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise oil leak engine

advise slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexi pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,749 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,171 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,807 miles

Both front tyres 3/4mm with inner shoulder tread wear

Both rear tyres 3/4mm tread

Engine top cover fitted

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,205 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,309 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,425 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,425 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)

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 WVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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