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CE05 EJF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,697 mi
Last recorded154,697 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,697 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

(exhaust shield slightly insecure)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front (bumper slightly damaged)

Nearside Front (headlight slightly insecure)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front (headlight slightly insecure)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 146,671 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 146,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 140,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 140,982 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 135,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 127,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 117,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,621 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor due to the condition of the len's

offside rear wheel rim damaged on the inside

slight play both lower arm rear bushes

slight play offside bottom ball joint

some corrosion started on coil springs

tail pipe mount corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 110,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both headlamp beam patterns poor due to the condition of the len's

offside rear wheel rim damaged on the inside

slight play both lower arm rear bushes

slight play offside bottom ball joint

some corrosion started on coil springs

tail pipe mount corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres deteriorated and badly worn on inner edges

spare wheel not sercured in boot

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres deteriorated and badly worn on inner edges

spare wheel not sercured in boot

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,291 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,728 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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CE05 EJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE05 EJF, 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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CE05 EJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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