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EY05 HJC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 HJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,873 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2025 117,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror head loose

Offside Front tyre bold on edge/damage

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2024 116,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror head loose

Offside Front tyre bold on edge/damage

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 112,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 106,921 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 105,702 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,457 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,762 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,762 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,100 miles

advise both front head lamps misted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,720 miles

headlights deteriorated

n/s/r wheel noisy

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 May 2015 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise rear exhaust bracket brocken weld

Pass 9 May 2015 80,606 miles

advise rear exhaust bracket brocken weld

Pass 30 May 2014 79,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 78,550 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,382 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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EY05 HJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EY05 HJC, 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 EY05 HJC registered?

EY05 HJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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