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EJ55 XDT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,675 mi
Last recorded188,675 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 188,675 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arms bushes worn

exhaust rear box corroded

under suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 188,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear trailing arms bushes worn

exhaust rear box corroded

under suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 173,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 173,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 157,160 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted

exhaust box is corroded

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2018 156,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted

exhaust box is corroded

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2017 140,852 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing low

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing low

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust front flexi pipe rattles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 3 Dec 2014 117,265 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe rattles

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,031 miles

(1)Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.(2)Nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,395 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,788 miles

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,423 miles

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,884 miles

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 XDT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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