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EO55 SZZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

217,984 mi
Last recorded217,984 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 217,984 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2021 217,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2020 216,285 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 216,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 213,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 213,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 207,513 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 202,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 198,710 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 198,710 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 190,877 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 190,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 184,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 184,519 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer covers corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 24 Sep 2013 177,809 miles

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

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

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

joints on both front tyres opening

Fail 24 Sep 2013 177,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

joints on both front tyres opening

Fail 4 Sep 2012 162,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 162,445 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 139,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 115,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,960 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SZZ, 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 EO55 SZZ registered?

EO55 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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