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EX55 MKP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,355 mi
Last recorded153,355 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 153,355 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill slight corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 153,355 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill slight corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,093 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 144,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 138,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,168 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,707 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,367 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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EX55 MKP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX55 MKP, 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 EX55 MKP registered?

EX55 MKP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 MKP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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