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AK55 VAY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 102,954 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,600 miles

Rear tyres slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,155 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin weak.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,155 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,842 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2014 81,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,941 miles

Both rear damper dust shields debonded.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small chips and fine scratchesto windshield.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Off side rear tyre ahs small cracks in tread pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,965 miles

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

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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AK55 VAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK55 VAY, 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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AK55 VAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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