MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side tread ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low - topped up
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
oil filter corroding
slight deterioration at nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot/cover
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side tread ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low - topped up
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
oil filter corroding
slight deterioration at nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot/cover
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Wipers poor condition.
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wipers poor condition.
All tyres in very poor condition.
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With bad edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With bad edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Tailgate will not open.
all vehicle levels/pressures low.
rear number plate poor condition.
rear wiper blade split/torn.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine breather/vacuum hose under inlet manifold deteriorated
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
offside rear tyre inner edge worn and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
oil filter corroding
oil leaks
rear wiper blade split
recommend service ( re advisories )
reduced damping effect at rear shock absorbers
slight cracking at both fronts and both rear tyre valve assemblies
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
centre exhaust heat shield loose
engine breather/vacuum hose under inlet manifold deteriorated
engine oil level low, PAS fluid close to minimum level
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating
offside front tyre inner edge worn and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
oil filter corroding
oil leaks
rear wiper blade split
recommend service ( re above advisories )
reduced damping effect at rear shock absorbers
screen wash fluid level warning on
slight cracking at both fronts and both rear tyre valve assemblies
tailgate/boot seal not correctly fitted
Centre exhaust shields loose.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all vehicle levels/pressures low.
child seats fitted across rear seats.
rear wiper blade splitting.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre exhaust shields loose.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all vehicle levels/pressures low.
child seats fitted across rear seats.
rear wiper blade splitting.
both headlamp lenses deteriorating and slight poor pattern
edge wear at both front tyres and general wear @3mm (limit 1.6mm )
engine oil and other fluid levels low ( topped up )
items removed from centre drivers view prior to test
nearside rear tyre edge wear and general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
offside rear tyre edge wear, tread cracking nail in tread and general wear @3.5mm
oil filter corroding
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both headlamp lenses deteriorating and slight poor pattern
edge wear at both front tyres and general wear @3mm (limit 1.6mm )
engine oil and other fluid levels low ( topped up )
front brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement )
handbrake travel high
items removed from centre drivers view prior to test
nearside rear tyre edge wear and general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
offside rear tyre edge wear, tread cracking nail in tread and general wear @3.5mm
oil filter corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil below minimum level ( topped up )
inner edges wearing at both rear tyres
lower effort at nearside hand brake noted during RBT
oil filter corroding
oil leak - suspect offside drive shaft seal
part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
recom service re above advisories
slight poor patterns at headlamp aims and lenses deteriorating
1x screen wash jet high on screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine oil level low ( topped up )
part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight deterioration at headlamp lenses
suspect front and rear inner brake pad wear
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EA05 CXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EA05 CXS, 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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EA05 CXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2005.
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