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CP55 VTZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,004 miles

General underbody corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,920 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,899 miles

nsf outer edge

osf tyre inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2022 124,898 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nsf outer edge

osf tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,284 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

OSR brake slight bind

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to de bond

Fail 10 Oct 2020 114,284 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Exhaust centre section corroded

OSR brake slight bind

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to de bond

Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,311 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,241 miles

Condition of both front tyres

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,241 miles

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

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

Condition of both front tyres

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,995 miles

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

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

headlight images slightly poor

Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

headlight images slightly poor

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,055 miles

unable to check rear belts due to child seats

Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,055 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to check rear belts due to child seats

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,308 miles

front discs worn

front indicators slightly white

front tyres slightly low 3mm ???

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,308 miles

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

front discs worn

front indicators slightly white

front tyres slightly low 3mm ???

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,321 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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CP55 VTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP55 VTZ, 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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What year was CP55 VTZ registered?

CP55 VTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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