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EK05 MXE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 MXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,317 miles

all brake discs worn/corroded

all coil springs corroded

coolant tant leaking

front index plate faded area

n/s/f ind faded

o/s/f headlamp mounting broken loose

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn/perished

o/s/f tyre worn to min requirement on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting pin rusted and broken away

rear inner sills corroded

rear sus frontal sus arms inner bushes worn

Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

all brake discs worn/corroded

all coil springs corroded

coolant tant leaking

front index plate faded area

n/s/f ind faded

o/s/f headlamp mounting broken loose

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn/perished

o/s/f tyre worn to min requirement on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting pin rusted and broken away

rear inner sills corroded

rear sus frontal sus arms inner bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 106,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,595 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,983 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,712 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,379 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK05 MXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

EK05 MXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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