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EX05 BOH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,253 mi
Last recorded154,253 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,253 miles

C.E.L on

N/S wiper blade deteriorated, not affecting drivers view.

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

C.E.L on

N/S wiper blade deteriorated, not affecting drivers view.

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 146,725 miles

**Front suspension arm rear bushes are severely worn / play **

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs are severely worn

Offside front wheel damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear silencer has collapsed internally

Some roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour faded bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

**28% rear brake imbalance**

**Front suspension arm rear bushes are severely worn / play **

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs are severely worn

Offside front wheel damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear silencer has collapsed internally

Some roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,933 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 126,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,772 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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 114,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,571 miles

low hand brake reading

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,169 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

nearside rear roadwheel 1 nut cross treaded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,169 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,256 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 80,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,865 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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EX05 BOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX05 BOH, 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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EX05 BOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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