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EJ55 XBA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,105 mi
Last recorded119,105 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 93,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cut in tread

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,776 miles

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)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cut in tread

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,576 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 88,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 71,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Fail 8 Dec 2008 57,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

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 XBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

EJ55 XBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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