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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 139,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 smallchips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 smallchips (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,320 miles

front brake discs worn

headlamps detioriated

oil around steering rack

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

headlamps detioriated

oil around steering rack

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS GOING OUT SHAPE INNERS STRONG ADVISE CHANGE OLD (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,529 miles

Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal inners (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS GOING OUT SHAPE INNERS STRONG ADVISE CHANGE OLD (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,525 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,525 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads low

grease around both inner c.v gaiters

rear shock absorbers detioriated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 29,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,573 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 13,573 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)

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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AO05 VPN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AO05 VPN, 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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AO05 VPN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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