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EK55 NRO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,486 mi
Last recorded160,486 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2020 151,768 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 138,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,818 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,170 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,170 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,524 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front outer sill panels under sealant deteriorated

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Feb 2017 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure below bumper (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front outer sill panels under sealant deteriorated

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,403 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section is corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,672 miles

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

Nearside front headlight lense is deteriorated and reducing light output

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

Offside front fog light is missing

Offside front headlight lense is deteriorated and reducing light output

Rear heatshield is broken and hanging down

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front headlight lense is deteriorated and reducing light output

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front fog light is missing

Offside front headlight lense is deteriorated and reducing light output

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear heatshield is broken and hanging down

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,413 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,418 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 57,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,119 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 NRO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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