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EJ55 WVR

2005 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,913 mi
Last recorded203,913 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 WVR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 203,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 189,072 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 189,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit- Currently on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe bracket is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension is rusty.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 161,847 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken away but still supported . rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off and dirty backing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 160,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation n/s/r brake effort less than o/s/r (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken away but still supported . rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded a lot (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off and dirty backing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 146,168 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury O/S/F lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 132,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner seal surface rust

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner seal surface rust

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,093 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Apr 2011 31,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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EJ55 WVR is a 2005 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 WVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ55 WVR is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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