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EF05 MKZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 MKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,024 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,359 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 55,466 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,466 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 41,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 41,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,716 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,902 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 MKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

EF05 MKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is EF05 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 MKZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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