MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres has cracks
centre rear seat belt poor
engine damp
n/s/f tyre low on edges
rear pads wearing low
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Exhaust system deteriorated and multiple support hangers broken
Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushed deteriorated
Minor engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Power steering rack damp
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Exhaust system deteriorated and multiple support hangers broken
Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushed deteriorated
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Minor engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Power steering rack damp
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front lower arms worn
minor oil leak
rear pads on limit
o/s/f tyre low rear shocks worn
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT
MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST RATTLES
NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT
MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST RATTLES
NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside and Offside headlight lens covers turning opaque.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front tyre perished within treaded area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front tyre perished within treaded area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to near side rear
off side front tyre worn
stone chip in zone b of windscreen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EJ05 VLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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