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ET05 WFM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,005 mi
Last recorded151,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 151,005 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 141,764 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 141,764 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,684 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,428 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear body slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,693 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 105,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R BRAKE PADS NEAR WEAR LIMIT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,543 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,668 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,909 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)

rear pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,885 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 9 Sep 2011 58,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,832 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2009 339,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,670 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 WFM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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