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EO55 JOH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,884 mi
Last recorded125,884 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 125,884 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight vacuum noise when brake applied (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight vacuum noise when brake applied (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearings

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner - 205/55x16

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Rear number plate slightly loose

nearside front & both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner - 205/55x16

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Rear number plate slightly loose

nearside front & both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 25 May 2016 108,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Fail 25 May 2016 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,852 miles

Offside 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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EO55 JOH 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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