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MD55 CEV

2005 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 CEV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,601 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stearing rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 100,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,665 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,871 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,976 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,591 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,573 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,302 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,634 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,062 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2010 22,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 15,198 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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MD55 CEV is a 2005 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD55 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD55 CEV is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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