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EO55 HCX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened upper spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust box corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several deep cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 126,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. 205/55/16.

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 126,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam. (4.1.4 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. 205/55/16.

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 100,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 88,771 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 88,771 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,598 miles

engine covers fitted

healamps crazed

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,443 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,895 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,354 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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EO55 HCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO55 HCX, 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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EO55 HCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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