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EA05 CXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,347 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,909 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wipers poor condition.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 132,909 miles

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.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,397 miles

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

rear number plate poor condition.

rear wiper blade split/torn.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,568 miles

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.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,568 miles

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.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,497 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,335 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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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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