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EF05 VXA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,996 miles

nearside rear brakes worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,577 miles

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,884 miles

rear tie bar bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2008 15,640 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre close to 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
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EF05 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 VXA registered?

EF05 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is EF05 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VXA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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