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EN05 VTF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 146,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 135,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 135,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,472 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,842 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,715 miles

rear link rods slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear link rods slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,300 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

fluid around steering rack no leak found

Fail 1 Nov 2013 99,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fluid around steering rack no leak found

o/s/r pads may also be contaminated

fluid around o/s/r brake caliper no leak found when tested would recomend replacing

Pass 9 May 2012 90,267 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,352 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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EN05 VTF 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 68.8%.

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 EN05 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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