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WV55 EJG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,457 mi
Last recorded107,457 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,457 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, very heavily worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear bump stop broken

rear seats not in use

Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,972 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,527 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine under tray starting to come adrift

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,452 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced temporary repair has been made to broken unit but has water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

under body shield fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,029 miles

Offside Rear wing and bumper damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wing and bumper damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,121 miles

both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,120 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,982 miles

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,622 miles

headlamp aim poor

wipers poor

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,375 miles

1 rear number plate deteriated

2 rear brake pads 75% worn

3 rear tyres worn on inner edges

4 n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,375 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1 front brake pads low 90%

1 rear number plate deteriated

2 rear brake pads 75% worn

3 rear tyres worn on inner edges

4 n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,316 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,762 miles

rear number plate

Fail 6 Sep 2010 34,762 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,348 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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WV55 EJG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV55 EJG, 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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WV55 EJG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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