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AU05 VBG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,741 miles

Both rear suspention bump stops perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,212 miles

Advise both rear suspention bump stops perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,664 miles

ADVISE. Both rear suspention bump stops perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,206 miles

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

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,978 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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AU05 VBG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 VBG, 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

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What year was AU05 VBG registered?

AU05 VBG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is AU05 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VBG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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