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EK55 LWF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

turbo boost pipe leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 108,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,465 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,465 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,279 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 12 Oct 2020 81,769 miles

Both front headlight lens deteriorating

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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,298 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,083 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,611 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,300 miles

Headlamps poor condition.

Rear discs poor/lipped.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,300 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamps poor condition.

Rear discs poor/lipped.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,444 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,444 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,124 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 43,124 miles

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

Handbrake cable fouling on N/S/R wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,607 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,611 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK55 LWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

EK55 LWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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