CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ55 VYE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationAJ55 VYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 153,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,006 miles

l/h and r/h headlamp beam images slightly poor

Fail 9 Dec 2021 143,954 miles

Hand operated control valve insecure park brake mechanisum (1.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

l/h and r/h headlamp beam images slightly poor

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

rear exhust heat sheild poor security

Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

rear exhust heat sheild poor security

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

l/h and r/h lower sill covers fitted restricting inspection

l/h and r/h wiper blades slightly poor efectiveness

rear heat sheild poor security

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

l/h and r/h lower sill covers fitted restricting inspection

l/h and r/h wiper blades slightly poor efectiveness

rear heat sheild poor security

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,419 miles

Offside Front brake slightly teight in rotation

Fail 5 Dec 2018 104,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake slightly teight in rotation

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,152 miles

r/h/f brake disc inner face poor

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,108 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)

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,103 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

AJ55 VYE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ55 VYE, 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 AJ55 VYE?

You can check the full history of AJ55 VYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ55 VYE registered?

AJ55 VYE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 VYE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ55 VYE 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 AJ55 VYE. 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.