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EO55 WHB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,477 mi
Last recorded150,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 150,477 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak in rear of engine bay (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter insecure and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust boxes corroded and outer skins insecure

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2020 147,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front section in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

componentsengine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded and insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2020 147,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front section in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

componentsengine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded and insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,856 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak in engine bay undertrays limiting visibility (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front undertray insecure at rear fixings

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 21 Jan 2019 136,856 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak in engine bay undertrays limiting visibility (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front undertray insecure at rear fixings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from manifold area (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder 205/55R16 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and seperating

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaiter insecure at outer clip area (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 19" flat blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from manifold area (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder 205/55R16 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and seperating

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,728 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,589 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tail pipe mount broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tail pipe mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,520 miles

rear brake pads worn to limits

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads worn to limits

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs has some wear

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,028 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly nosiey but doesn't feel rought

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,351 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 WHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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