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AU05 VLH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

engine management light illuminated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,936 miles

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

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

Nearside front Shock absorber has little damping effect

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,768 miles

engine managment light is indicating a fault

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,549 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light "on"

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,039 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

eml is on

froont discs are lipped

Fail 16 Feb 2011 48,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

eml is on

froont discs are lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,516 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,318 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing slightly

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 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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