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AV55 VZP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,027 miles

front headlamp lenses dull

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust shield insecure

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,301 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,202 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,975 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 59,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,650 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,745 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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AV55 VZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc 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 AV55 VZP, 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 AV55 VZP registered?

AV55 VZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 VZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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