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EO05 UEL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,476 mi
Last recorded111,476 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 UEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 111,476 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,597 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,190 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,409 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,701 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate fixings obscures letter just satisfactory for test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,227 miles

front off side tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,226 miles

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

front off side tyre wearing on edge

rear brake disc getting worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,668 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,508 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 13,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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EO05 UEL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

EO05 UEL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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