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EF05 VFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,306 mi
Last recorded78,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,549 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,128 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 73,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 58,283 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,204 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 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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