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EJ55 XEL

2005 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,442 mi
Last recorded149,442 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XEL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,442 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 149,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injector/leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 127,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 121,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 89,426 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 89,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,991 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,991 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,760 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EJ55 XEL is a 2005 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ55 XEL, 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 EJ55 XEL registered?

EJ55 XEL is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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