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EK55 RRV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,533 miles

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

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 128,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,391 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

cannot open boot

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

cannot open boot

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre close to cords

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,086 miles

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

all four springs are very rusty

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all four springs are very rusty

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,378 miles

all four tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,711 miles

frt tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,705 miles

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

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

frt tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,167 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 RRV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc 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 RRV, 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 RRV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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