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AU05 VGR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,928 mi
Last recorded128,928 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under sheilds and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 123,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 123,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 111,082 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,305 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,072 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO Emissions Printout due to Reading being lower than threshold of EGA, and ROTI device not detecting RPM.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,411 miles

Nearside front inner washer jet provides insufficient washer fluid but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,050 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 VGR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU05 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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