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AJ05 VYY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,271 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 125,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,503 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,779 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,778 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,640 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,720 miles

both front wipers slight splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,917 miles

snow tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,463 miles

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

slight scratching to screen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,767 miles

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

Offside 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 28 May 2008 21,325 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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AJ05 VYY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AJ05 VYY, 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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AJ05 VYY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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