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EX05 UMJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,379 mi
Last recorded112,379 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,049 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,750 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,160 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,202 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside rear (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre just starting to crack inbetween tread

posible slight wheel bearing noise on offside front

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,582 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre just starting to crack inbetween tread

posible slight wheel bearing noise on offside front

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see all pad life

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,540 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,432 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolent level getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2010 51,722 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

O,S,R, tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,541 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UMJ 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 57.9%.

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 EX05 UMJ, 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 EX05 UMJ registered?

EX05 UMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 UMJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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