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EK05 FHL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

reverse light switch leaking oil.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,114 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,008 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,906 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,228 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,375 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,348 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,794 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 FHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FHL, 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 EK05 FHL registered?

EK05 FHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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