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EJ05 HTG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil light on

no coolant in expansion bottle

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 79,836 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps dirty, no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,187 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,986 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,974 miles

handbrake just to eficientcy requierment due to lack of use..

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,745 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,282 miles

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 Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ05 HTG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ05 HTG, 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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EJ05 HTG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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