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EF05 VYE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,291 mi
Last recorded136,291 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 136,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 136,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,690 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Engine knock

Nearside Headlight deteriorating

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Underside of body corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2020 134,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroding

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Engine knock

Nearside Headlight deteriorating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Underside of body corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Jul 2016 101,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,738 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

front washer jets req adjustment

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 VYE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

EF05 VYE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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