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HK55 EBM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,518 mi
Last recorded136,518 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 EBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,518 miles

Rear starting to delamanate

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear starting to delamanate

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust brackets corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 132,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust brackets corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,579 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,171 miles

Both headlamps faded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,071 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight front brake judder

Both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

Rear number plate faded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 116,071 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

Both headlamps faded

Rear number plate faded

Slight front brake judder

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,668 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,668 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 98,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,267 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,727 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,727 miles

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

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

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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HK55 EBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK55 EBM, 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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HK55 EBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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