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EN05 VLT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,266 miles

Central center exhaust silencer delaminating but no leaks

Offside Front wing corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 131,254 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central center exhaust silencer delaminating but no leaks

Offside Front wing corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,235 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower wing panel corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no plate lamps light intensity reduced due to dirty lenses

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 90,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 90,286 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSR tyre worn.

Fail 12 May 2017 90,285 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSR tyre worn.

Pass 19 May 2016 81,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 56,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,852 miles

front discs corroded

rear pads 80% worn

slight front brake judder on rbt

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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EN05 VLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN05 VLT, 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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EN05 VLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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