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ET05 WDE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,212 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror lens missing, but working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel Arch corroded

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

Rear Reg lights dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 129,580 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front lower wings corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 129,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front lower wings corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside and nearside front lower wings corroded (not prescribed area

rear seat belts not tested (not in use at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front lower wings corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 119,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 114,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 105,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,952 miles

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

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,807 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,922 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger weak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,880 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc poor

Plate lights poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,486 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)

both rear tyres worn devoid of tread on inner edges

knock noise from nearside rear wheel hub when rotated

offside front brake disc badly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both rear tyres worn devoid of tread on inner edges

knock noise from nearside rear wheel hub when rotated

offside front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,985 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 WDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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