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MK55 EFT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,518 mi
Last recorded140,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 EFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 140,518 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 136,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,959 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 133,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,313 miles

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

misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2020 123,313 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 4 May 2019 116,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 116,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,617 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively showing signs of starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc pitted and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded / porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively showing signs of starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc pitted and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded / porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,809 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

two lts oil added

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

two lts oil added

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,118 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,750 miles

official sticker

Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

official sticker

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,295 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,367 miles

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

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

damage to nearside sill

Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

damage to nearside sill

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,418 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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MK55 EFT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MK55 EFT, 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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MK55 EFT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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