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EK55 ODB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,029 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 144,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear handbrake inop

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,553 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 140,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2015 127,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,962 miles

exhaust corroding in places

nearside front tyre very low

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear number plate dirty/deteriating

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Feb 2013 111,960 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroded,signs of overheating on offside

nearside front tyre very low

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear number plate dirty/deteriating

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 95,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear heatsheild loose

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,681 miles

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust heatshilds loose

exhaust tail section hangers deteriorating

front brakes fluctuating

front brakes imbalance

nearside front wheel bearing movement

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link play

screenwash bottle cap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,460 miles

both rear tyres v low tread

gearbox damp

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slightly play

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,877 miles

front brake noisy

oil leak at engine

Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,876 miles

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

front brake noisy

oil leak at engine

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 ODB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

EK55 ODB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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