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EK55 XBW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 119,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,933 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,398 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 98,605 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,305 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,764 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement under load recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,035 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 78,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 55,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,678 miles

Small chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,970 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,256 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 XBW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

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

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