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EJ55 XAX

2005 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened recommend underside to be wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,008 miles

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

recommend underside to be cleaned back and wax oiled

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 62,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and has cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 59,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and has cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter loosing grease on driveshaft

Nearside Front headlight lens scrated just has beam pattern

Fail 3 Oct 2016 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front headlight lens scrated just has beam pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,845 miles

Front wipers wearing

Offside Rear outer seat has child seat fitted - full adult belt inspection not possible

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,845 miles

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

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

Front wipers wearing

Offside Rear outer seat has child seat fitted - full adult belt inspection not possible

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,987 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 25,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread (strongly advise change)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 17,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XAX 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAX, 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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What year was EJ55 XAX registered?

EJ55 XAX is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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