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ET05 EFS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 EFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Advise; Nearside front tyre has slow punture / nearside rear tyre has lost its shape.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,102 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front headlamp units are misted

front windscreen is damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2017 110,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front windscreen is damaged

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front headlamp units are misted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,287 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,413 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 66,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,520 miles

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

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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ET05 EFS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET05 EFS, 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 ET05 EFS registered?

ET05 EFS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ET05 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 EFS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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