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CV05 VEA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 121,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 121,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 115,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,163 miles

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

coolant level low, child seat fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,273 miles

Child seats fitted to O/S/R & N/S/R

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,397 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to fully inspect belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,234 miles

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

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

Offside 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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CV05 VEA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

CV05 VEA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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