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EJ05 VOT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 129,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,648 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,648 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,669 miles

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

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)

all four tyres wearing on iiner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,798 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,798 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rack gaiter is oily

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,010 miles

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

nearside rack gaiter is oily

Pass 30 May 2008 34,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 34,191 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)

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)

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 VOT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VOT, 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 EJ05 VOT registered?

EJ05 VOT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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