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EA05 DFX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear disk pitted on inside

Offside front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,989 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,190 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,221 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,217 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 75,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,909 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,546 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 DFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DFX, 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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What year was EA05 DFX registered?

EA05 DFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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