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EJ05 VSX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,932 mi
Last recorded38,932 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,932 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 38,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint roll bar link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 14,597 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 11,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 11,926 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 11,537 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread, shows no cords

N/S/R tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread, shows no cords

O/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread, shows no cords

O/S/R tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread, shows no cords

Pass 23 May 2013 9,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,051 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 26 May 2011 8,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 7,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,481 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,140 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 VSX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

EJ05 VSX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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