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AU05 VFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,552 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 90,539 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe mounting corroded and broken off. system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills badly dented.

exhaust flex deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,476 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides len's condition (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,589 miles

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

both headlamp len's scratched

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

both headlamp len's scratched

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,643 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,253 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU05 VFE, 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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AU05 VFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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