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CE05 VMT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,403 mi
Last recorded181,403 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VMT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 181,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 181,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 174,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged no effect on emitted light

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 174,125 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread , worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged no effect on emitted light

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 167,695 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

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

Fail 9 May 2020 167,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine auxiliary belt splitting. missing chunks.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear outer brake pad wearing a lot thinner than n/s rear brake pads

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear outer brake pad wearing a lot thinner than n/s rear brake pads

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 125,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,354 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,524 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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CE05 VMT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE05 VMT, 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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CE05 VMT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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