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MJ05 EFD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,834 mi
Last recorded149,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 EFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 149,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides at front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,164 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 136,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 136,044 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 136,015 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,865 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside. (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside. ()

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and nearside. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,154 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak engine bay ()

Front slight play in both intermediate steering arms

Front starting to deteriorate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,193 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,576 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,741 miles

front tyres worn to approx 2mm

Pass 4 May 2011 32,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,182 miles

advise front tyres on 3 mil

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,370 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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MJ05 EFD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ05 EFD, 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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MJ05 EFD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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