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EF05 AOE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 68,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,839 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 61,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,190 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,475 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,974 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,774 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,803 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 38,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,335 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,594 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 25,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,025 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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EF05 AOE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EF05 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 AOE registered?

EF05 AOE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 AOE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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