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EF05 WSL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 WSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,410 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2017 85,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,576 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,576 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,944 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,000 miles

Front + rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,041 miles

front brake pads over half worn

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 WSL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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