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AO05 VRD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,173 miles

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 94,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing area slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower wing area slightly corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (pads o/k) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most of rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 83,755 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn, brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2020 83,754 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn, brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 80,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn --- pads ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 72,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ----- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers belt frayed (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ------ front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,606 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,508 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 39,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VRD 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 85.7%.

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 AO05 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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