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EK55 GCF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,593 mi
Last recorded131,593 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,593 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front sub-frame and rear chassis slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,753 miles

Centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,956 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 115,956 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,652 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,652 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,873 miles

front discs lipped badly

front pads low

osr tyre low tread - 3mm

play in os inner rack joint

Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs lipped badly

front pads low

nsr tyre low tread - 3mm and bald on inner edge

osr tyre low tread - 3mm

play in os inner rack joint

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,075 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,075 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 51,366 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,841 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre getting low

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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EK55 GCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK55 GCF, 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 EK55 GCF registered?

EK55 GCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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