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ET05 TTY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,506 mi
Last recorded135,506 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 135,506 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corrosion bottom, not insecure, not structual

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 135,505 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corrosion bottom, not insecure, not structual

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 123,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,296 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 112,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,736 miles

NO rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,641 miles

NO rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2020 100,641 miles

NO rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,208 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,200 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,452 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (covers faded) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (covers faded) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,631 miles

both front tyres weasring on edges

Fail 28 May 2015 76,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres weasring on edges

Pass 24 May 2014 72,428 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)

o/s rear brake pads worn

Fail 23 May 2014 72,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 May 2013 64,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn = scrubbed

Pass 28 May 2012 56,625 miles

n/s rear tyre split to tread

Fail 28 May 2012 56,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

n/s rear tyre split to tread

Pass 25 May 2011 49,046 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 42,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,831 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 23,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,518 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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ET05 TTY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TTY, 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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ET05 TTY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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