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EF05 FWW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 FWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 121,648 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Rear exhaust mount broke. Exhaust system still secure

Fail 22 Mar 2021 121,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Rear exhaust mount broke. Exhaust system still secure

Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,240 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still secure

Fail 30 Mar 2020 111,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 86,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps faded

Fail 31 May 2016 86,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps faded

Pass 26 May 2015 77,126 miles

o/s/r tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,203 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 58,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,128 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)

front no plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2011 40,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,778 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 FWW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWW, 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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EF05 FWW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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