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CV05 VAY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,867 mi
Last recorded96,867 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,867 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Offside Rear tyre perished tread

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Offside Rear tyre perished tread

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 74,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,065 miles

advise nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2017 64,065 miles

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

advise nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 55,334 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 41,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,687 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,535 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CV05 VAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV05 VAY, 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 CV05 VAY registered?

CV05 VAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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