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EK55 XVH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,027 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,788 miles

o/s/front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 98,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,084 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,053 miles

near side rear tyre tread worn low and unevenly on inner edge

off side front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,216 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,454 miles

rear seat belts not tested -- seats not fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 32,454 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seat belts not tested -- seats not fitted.

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 XVH 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 75%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

EK55 XVH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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