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EY55 BUW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,708 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,895 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 54,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,076 miles

adv both front headlamps faded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 50,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

adv both front headlamps faded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,755 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,893 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,497 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr inner tyre tread wearing 205 55 16 good year

osf inner tyre tread wearing 205 55 16 good year

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 30,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EY55 BUW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUW, 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 EY55 BUW registered?

EY55 BUW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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