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EJ05 VOU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective at silencer needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge , close to cords please watch or change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective at silencer needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge , close to cords please watch or change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,971 miles

Exhaust back box broken but unlikely to become dethatched

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noisy when rotated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,971 miles

Exhaust back box broken but unlikely to become dethatched

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noisy when rotated

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,022 miles

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

engine air leak?

Fail 18 Aug 2018 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine air leak?

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,964 miles

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,820 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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EJ05 VOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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