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CE05 JTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,507 mi
Last recorded133,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 JTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 133,507 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 tyre has a cut in outer shoulder showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear tyre was low on pressure

windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,309 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUDY

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,282 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck balades fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUDY

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

noise pully area

Fail 2 Feb 2017 106,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

noise pully area

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder and tyre is out of shape 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

POSSIBLE NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

no centre rear seat at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2016 96,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder and tyre is out of shape 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

POSSIBLE NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

no centre rear seat at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

aux belt fraying

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

aux belt fraying

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,166 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,516 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

slight oil leak from gear box

steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front bumper trim insecure

power steering pipes insecure but not fouling any other part of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,167 miles

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CE05 JTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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