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HW55 ECD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,783 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 96,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,771 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 95,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,528 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 87,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 77,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,761 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend bearing replacement asap , due to condition . (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brakes linings to be inspected to determine remaining life

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear exhaust hanger broken , chassis sheild over exhaust insecure

registration plates showing deterioration

strong advise , front head lamps outer lenses showing deterioration , only just meeting mot requirements to pass mot test. recommend replacement lamps , or refurbishment asap.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 68,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend bearing replacement asap , due to condition . (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brakes linings to be inspected to determine remaining life

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear exhaust hanger broken , chassis sheild over exhaust insecure

registration plates showing deterioration

strong advise , front head lamps outer lenses showing deterioration , only just meeting mot requirements to pass mot test. recommend replacement lamps , or refurbishment asap.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,702 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,711 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,322 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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HW55 ECD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HW55 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 ECD registered?

HW55 ECD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HW55 ECD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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