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EF05 GEU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front excessive corrosion to wing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,161 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 88,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,191 miles

headlamps slightly misted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,685 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 62,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,433 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,854 miles

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)

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 GEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 GEU, 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 EF05 GEU registered?

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

Is EF05 GEU safe to buy?

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