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EK05 LTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 LTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,447 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 66,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,651 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,516 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,516 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,234 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 54,954 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 54,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,295 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 44,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat casing damaged,slight oil leak engine/gearbox area,coolant level low.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,590 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,220 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 29,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,951 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 23,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,478 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,159 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 31 Jan 2008 2,679 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 LTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EK05 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

EK05 LTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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