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EJ05 XYF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 99,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,220 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 68,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front slight damage to side wall

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

injector leaking gas

Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,939 miles

nail nearside front tyre

nearside outer sill damaged

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,763 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR AND OSR ()

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

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

NSR damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR AND OSR ()

Coolant level low

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSR damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,560 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,889 miles

3 tyres worn close to legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 48,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

3 tyres worn close to legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,862 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 38,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,613 miles

1 lt oil top up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,613 miles

1 lt oil top up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 28,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2010 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2009 22,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,152 miles

offside front tyre worn low at 3mm

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 XYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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