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ET05 TFU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 99,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded ring on friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stress cracking due to scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ring of corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 93,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,344 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,707 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))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,707 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))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,361 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,361 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM - wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,522 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,477 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre treads low

Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,477 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre treads low

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,917 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 TFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

ET05 TFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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