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EA05 DDN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,665 mi
Last recorded116,665 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,665 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 116,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,648 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 109,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,367 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,366 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,442 miles

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

Rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector 3 leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion on outer sill, Not yet considered excessive at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,836 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector 3 leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion on outer sill, Not yet considered excessive at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,523 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 83,513 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,013 miles

Suspect injector seals leaking.

Vehicle has corrosion under body at Front and rear subframes and suspension components not considered excessive at time of test.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspect injector seals leaking.

Vehicle has corrosion under body at Front and rear subframes and suspension components not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,158 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,696 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 24,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,434 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 DDN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA05 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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