CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO55 HMJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 146,238 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 133,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR/NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR/NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 133,217 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR/NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR/NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 123,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 112,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,960 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres slightly perrished in tread and wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,513 miles

front discs getting rusty inner face

n/s/r tyre low edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,141 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,319 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO55 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EO55 HMJ, 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

How do I check the history of EO55 HMJ?

You can check the full history of EO55 HMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO55 HMJ registered?

EO55 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EO55 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 HMJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO55 HMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO55 HMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.