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EK05 SOA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 SOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 106,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,748 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 85,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,094 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake pads might be low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,163 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake pads might be low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SOA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

EK05 SOA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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