CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO05 XEJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationVO05 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 87,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 78,608 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front coil spring slight corrosion.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged outer edge.

Offside front wheel rim slight damage inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 78,608 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front coil spring slight corrosion.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged outer edge.

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

Offside front wheel rim slight damage inner edge

Pass 16 May 2015 70,045 miles

EML light on

both front and rear discs worn

nearside front headlamp discoloured

poor washer flow

road tyres worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,604 miles

dampness around steering rack

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,604 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 54,349 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 3 May 2013 54,349 miles

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

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 5 May 2012 46,929 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,272 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
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

VO05 XEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO05 XEJ, 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 VO05 XEJ?

You can check the full history of VO05 XEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO05 XEJ registered?

VO05 XEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VO05 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 XEJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO05 XEJ 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 VO05 XEJ. 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.