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EG05 JWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

184,909 mi
Last recorded184,909 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 184,909 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections outer skim deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 184,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre & rear exhaust sections outer skim deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 179,023 miles

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

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 179,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,030 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 165,309 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and heat shields slightly loose

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 Oct 2020 165,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and heat shields slightly loose

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2020 165,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2019 159,692 miles

Front wish bones bushes slightly worn

Rear axle trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 159,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wish bones bushes slightly worn

Rear axle trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 151,293 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 21 May 2018 151,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 May 2017 141,425 miles

Nearside and offside front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2016 131,282 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,300 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,975 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 101,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,887 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear on front brake discs

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,733 miles

frt discs have a rust line round them

rear disc s are lipped and have a rust line round them

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,799 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 55,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,788 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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EG05 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EG05 JWZ, 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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EG05 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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