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VE05 CEK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,291 mi
Last recorded153,291 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 CEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre heat shield loose

nearside front seat belt stalk damaged

rear heat shield missing

rear inner sills have corrosion

tail gate not working

Pass 2 Jul 2019 146,959 miles

front and rear exhaust mounts broken

osr tyre stepped

rear inner sills corroded

tailgate not opening

Fail 2 Jul 2019 146,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear exhaust mounts broken

osr tyre stepped

rear inner sills corroded

tailgate not opening

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 140,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken/corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 10 Jul 2017 136,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering reservoir insecure

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken/corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear suspension bushes deterioreted

all road springs rusty

both front tyre tread depths getting low

front and rear subframes rusty

heavy gearbox oil leak suspect selector seal

nearside headlamp output hazy

rear brake pads getting low

rear floors/chassis very rusty

slight play in nearside steering

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 15 Jul 2015 124,884 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear suspension bushes deterioreted

all road springs rusty

both front tyre tread depths getting low

front and rear subfrafes rusty

heavy gearbox oil leak suspect selector seal

nearside headlamp output hazy

rear brake pads getting low

rear floors/chassis very rusty

slight play in nearside steering

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,565 miles

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

front & lower gearbox very wet with oil

headlamp lenses clouded,beam patterns poor

wipers smear

Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,565 miles

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

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

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

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

front & lower gearbox very wet with oil

headlamp lenses clouded,beam patterns poor

wipers smear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,328 miles

condensation in headlamps,starting to affect beam patterns!

front brake application becoming uneven

oil leak gearbox

re-check rear brake pads 3-4000 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,907 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 64,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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VE05 CEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VE05 CEK, 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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VE05 CEK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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