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EJ55 YJC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,199 mi
Last recorded207,199 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 YJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 207,199 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 207,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

can't test rear seat belt

rear boot not open

Fail 10 Jan 2025 207,110 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 201,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 193,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 186,260 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 178,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 170,526 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 170,526 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 159,883 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 148,990 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,533 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,832 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,742 miles

some wear to front brake disc's

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2012 90,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 90,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,815 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,089 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,029 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 YJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

EJ55 YJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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