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EJ55 XGH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,750 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front head lamp's detearated, beam images poor, near limit

engine worning lamp on

front exhaust flexy pipe detearated

n/s inner front tyre worn heavy

o/s inner front tyre worn heavy near cords

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,335 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre is worn on the shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,374 miles

diesel smoke test ok,but not detectable.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,007 miles

alt belt cracked

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,962 miles

Front 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 XGH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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