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EF05 VEK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,951 mi
Last recorded119,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,951 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,286 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 104,280 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,018 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 93,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,894 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low and cracking in tread area

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,311 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,349 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate is cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,689 miles

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,817 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is worn very low on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread is feathered on inside edge

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,847 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,739 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 VEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

EF05 VEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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