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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
Rear wiper blade split
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
Rear wiper blade split
Bonnet lock damage but still opens
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Bonnet lock damage but still opens
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside headlight lens needs a polish too improve image
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside head light lens needs a polish too improve image
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
POSS AIR LEAK FROM MANIFOLD AREA
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside front tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
chip to screen - outside of drivers direct view
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
chip to screen - outside of drivers direct view
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HW55 EAC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 HW55 EAC, 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 HW55 EAC registered?
HW55 EAC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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