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EJ05 YXW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 117,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 99,331 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 99,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 88,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 83,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding at lower section

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 82,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 76,250 miles

Nearside h/light lens deteriorating

Offside h/light lens deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2017 73,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside h/lamp lens deteriorating

Offside h/lamp lens deteriorating

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

slight dampness around both steering rack boots

Fail 19 May 2017 73,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside h/lamp lens deteriorating

Offside h/lamp lens deteriorating

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

slight dampness around both steering rack boots

Pass 12 May 2016 70,035 miles

Nearside Front head light lens deteriorating

Offside Front head light lens deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 12 May 2015 65,813 miles

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

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

poor pattern o/s h/light

Fail 5 May 2015 65,733 miles

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

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

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

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

poor pattern o/s h/light

Pass 9 May 2014 62,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 59,021 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,151 miles

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)

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 YXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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