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FEZ 9405

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,090 mi
Last recorded183,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 9405
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 183,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,874 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front brake binding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 171,874 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front brake binding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 161,628 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses look corroded further inspection required

both trailing arm font bushes deteriorating

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pies corroding

offside rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brakes corroded and slightly juddering

both rear brake hoses look corroded further inspection required

both trailing arm font bushes deteriorating

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pies corroding

offside rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight noise on rear wheel rotation

Offside headlamp slight movement when checked for insecurity

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

auxiliary belt cracked

eml illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated/ image just visible

under trays fit

Fail 18 Oct 2017 154,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight noise on rear wheel rotation

Offside headlamp slight movement when checked for insecurity

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

auxiliary belt cracked

eml illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated/ image just visible

no oil on dipstick

under trays fit

Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 141,475 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,836 miles

Both rear tyres are slightley worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,810 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 65,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,228 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 31,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FEZ 9405 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FEZ 9405, 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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FEZ 9405 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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