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CP55 VYG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,883 mi
Last recorded159,883 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 159,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 155,405 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,758 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 147,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper split

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,438 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper split

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,091 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 107,943 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,943 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 78,588 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2012 57,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,560 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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CP55 VYG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

CP55 VYG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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