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ET05 OJP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper damage ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 143,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper damage ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 132,730 miles

advise both wishbone rear bushes deterioated but no resulting in exssesive movment

advise rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 26 May 2016 132,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise both wishbone rear bushes deterioated but no resulting in exssesive movment

advise rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,185 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 117,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,965 miles

1 nsf tyre has some side wall damage no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1 nsf tyre has some side wall damage no cords exposed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,776 miles

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

knock to front suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 77,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,676 miles

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

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

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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ET05 OJP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET05 OJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 OJP registered?

ET05 OJP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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