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EK55 ZTE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,376 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,454 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 83,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,283 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 Sep 2008 81,124 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 ZTE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 ZTE registered?

EK55 ZTE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 ZTE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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