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PL55 ECY

2005 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 ECY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,512 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread

Front suspension rubber covers on all joints cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2016 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread

Front suspension rubber covers on all joints cracked

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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PL55 ECY is a 2005 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL55 ECY, 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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What year was PL55 ECY registered?

PL55 ECY is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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