CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD05 EKC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,029 mi
Last recorded219,029 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 219,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 207,809 miles

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

corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Feb 2019 207,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Feb 2018 193,498 miles

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

corrosion throughout

Fail 22 Feb 2018 193,496 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Mar 2017 180,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 180,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,769 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 159,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 159,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 149,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 139,282 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 139,280 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 129,389 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 129,389 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,826 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 91,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 53,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD05 EKC 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 57.1%.

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 FD05 EKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD05 EKC?

You can check the full history of FD05 EKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD05 EKC registered?

FD05 EKC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is FD05 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 EKC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD05 EKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD05 EKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.