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EY55 ASO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ASO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,267 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2022 156,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 152,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated, beam image only just acceptable

Fail 5 Nov 2020 152,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated, beam image only just acceptable

Pass 21 Nov 2019 147,470 miles

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

unable to access headlamp levelling device working due to poor beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2019 147,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to access headlamp levelling device working due to poor beam image

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 134,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

dip beam images poor

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 124,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,601 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the screan

Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of an adult belt

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,601 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the screan

Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,280 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 96,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have inner edge wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Oil level close to minimum

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,409 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,956 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 54,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,027 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EY55 ASO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY55 ASO, 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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EY55 ASO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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