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EY05 LHT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 LHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 135,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 123,011 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak From Engine

Oil Leak From Steering Rack

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 114,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Heat Shield Hanging Down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak From Engine

Oil Leak From Steering Rack

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))

Coolant Header Tank Empty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,883 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm, rear bushes on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern, polish required (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern, polish required (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm, rear bushes on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,442 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 81,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

washer fluid low

Pass 12 May 2014 62,573 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 54,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,857 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,040 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 LHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY05 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

EY05 LHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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