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CA05 VMC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,325 mi
Last recorded166,325 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 166,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield loss

mud flap lose offside front

undertray lose

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre badly perished ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlight beam images poor

centre box outer casing loss

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear heat shield loss

Fail 11 Nov 2019 155,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre badly perished ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlight beam images poor

centre box outer casing loss

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear heat shield loss

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 141,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,834 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres low inner edge

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2016 122,626 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres low inner edge

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,992 miles

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

Centre exhaust box in poor condtion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 114,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust box in poor condtion

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,327 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers are insecure

some pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges and have slight cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,700 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on outer edge of rear discs

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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CA05 VMC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA05 VMC, 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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CA05 VMC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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