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EK55 GPO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 155,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth - ( slight ) (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - ( rear seats folded - seats belts not tested ) ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( forte turbo additive / d p f additive - regeneration advised ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both - ( slight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - ( in areas / sills / mountings - inner and outer ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded inner spring / strut mounts and mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ( rack / inner tie rods have play ) ()

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle corroded - ( all suspension parts and mounting areas are corroded ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( front slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms / suspension rods / trailing arms - ( all suspension parts and component are corroded and have worn / cracked bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight - ( worn ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working - ( offside dim ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps registration not reflecting dull / dirty - ( nearside is dim ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired wing damaged / corroded - ( sharp edge ) (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod / tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth - ( slight ) (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - ( rear seats folded - seats belts not tested ) ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( forte turbo additive / d p f additive - regeneration advised ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both - ( slight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - ( in areas / sills / mountings - inner and outer ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded inner spring / strut mounts and mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms / suspension rods / trailing arms - ( all suspension parts and component are corroded and have worn / cracked bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 142,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR SEATS BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,197 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 134,197 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,963 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,516 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,516 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,247 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,937 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,039 miles

near side front seat not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,923 miles

both rear tyres well worn

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,071 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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EK55 GPO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK55 GPO, 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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EK55 GPO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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