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EO05 EWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,442 miles

both headlamps cloudy

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps cloudy

Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,359 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 79,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,704 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 18 Jun 2013 61,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,014 miles

Slight Weep From Power Steering Rack.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Weep From Power Steering Rack.

Pass 25 May 2011 46,998 miles

front discs worn(heavy lip)

rear discs worn(heavy lip)

Fail 25 May 2011 46,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn(heavy lip)

rear discs worn(heavy lip)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,376 miles

Rear pads slight wear.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Slight weep on steering rack.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear pads slight wear.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Slight weep on steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,849 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,849 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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EO05 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO05 EWJ, 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 EO05 EWJ registered?

EO05 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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