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EA05 RUO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,518 mi
Last recorded130,518 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 130,518 miles

Emissions not tested as of excessive smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,231 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,749 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and perishing

Gearbox mount perished

Noisy topmounts on rotation but not affecting steering

Slight corrosion in places

Slight engine oil leak

Slight hydraulic fluid leak from failed steering rack seal

Slight play in balljoints but not excessive

Fail 9 Jun 2016 118,749 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and perishing

Gearbox mount perished

Noisy topmounts on rotation but not affecting steering

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion in places

Slight engine oil leak

Slight hydraulic fluid leak from failed steering rack seal

Slight play in balljoints but not excessive

Pass 21 May 2015 112,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 112,783 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 106,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,567 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

headlamp lenses deterioated beam pattern just visable

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 101,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip in screen

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,412 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 RUO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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