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EK05 BBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 BBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded-non structural.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,581 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,265 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 76,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,034 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,327 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 70,316 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. Lenses have deteriorated.( Opaque) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,121 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust frontpipe deteriorated slight

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking around inner wall slight (4.1.E.1)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring som e underneath components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,076 miles

o/s rear tyre inner tread area very badly worn on legal limit at time of test very strongly suggest change now or very soon

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,434 miles

front inner brake pads look low, difficult to see

poor headlight beam image due to excessive lens scatching

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,396 miles

n/s front wheel very slightly misshapped inner rim

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (W) all others (V) this may be ok as both high rating but suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,654 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 40,654 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s front wheel inner rim very slightly misshapped ok at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,522 miles

n/s rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak but returning at time of test suggest repair or change

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,180 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.2mm o/s 2.8mm legal limit 1.6mm allso o/s rear tyre nail in outer tread area possibly not repairable

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,746 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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EK05 BBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EK05 BBX, 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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EK05 BBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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