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EF05 VRY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,314 mi
Last recorded118,314 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,309 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 114,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 114,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,617 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear refector slighty damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear refector slighty damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 77,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 72,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,008 miles

light cuts in side wall of tyres tyres worn at front on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,229 miles

damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2012 59,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,147 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 VRY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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