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EF05 MXR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 MXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 145,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body slightly corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2021 145,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

rear under body slightly corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit seek advice 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner seek advice 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,351 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit seek advice 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner seek advice 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 109,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,992 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps cloudy and beam patterns starting to deteriorate

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps cloudy and beam patterns starting to deteriorate

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,732 miles

Offside Front 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 MXR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

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

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