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EF05 VJK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,719 mi
Last recorded128,719 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 128,719 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 128,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 119,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no oil in engine

Fail 13 Oct 2018 119,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no oil in engine

Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,851 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,505 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,894 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,890 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 64,361 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge rest 2.5/3mm in places

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2011 49,570 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2010 44,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 32,395 miles

chip in screen in zone.A, damage on limit

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF05 VJK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

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