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AO05 VXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,840 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,840 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 72,790 miles

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

screen damaged o/s lower

Pass 11 May 2011 57,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 45,511 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 33,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,980 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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AO05 VXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 VXU, 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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What year was AO05 VXU registered?

AO05 VXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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