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EK55 XVW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,883 mi
Last recorded156,883 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 156,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 156,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 140,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,208 miles

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

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

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 XVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

EK55 XVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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