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EN54 VBY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,668 mi
Last recorded140,668 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 140,668 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Damage around vehicle

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

N/S/F and n/s/r tyres split between tread

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

Oil leals

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

Fail 6 May 2016 140,668 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Damage around vehicle

Brake pedal anti slip device worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres worn on inner edges and split between tread

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Oil leals

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

Rear tyres split between tread

Pass 31 Jan 2015 127,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/r

front service brakes show an imbalance

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s/f tyre shows inner edge wear

Fail 31 Jan 2015 127,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/r

front service brakes show an imbalance

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s/f tyre shows inner edge wear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,121 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 99,384 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on n/s/r wing and bumper / scratches around vehicle

Damage on o/s/f tyre wall / tyre worn on inner edge [ 1;6 mm]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S headlamp pattern weak [ lense cover deteriorating]

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer bottle top broken

Fail 29 Dec 2012 99,384 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on n/s/r wing and bumper / scratches around vehicle

Damage on o/s/f tyre wall / tyre worn on inner edge [ 1;6 mm]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S headlamp pattern weak [ lense cover deteriorating]

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer bottle top broken

Pass 31 Dec 2011 86,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage on n/s/r wing

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R Shock absorber cover insecure

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 31 Dec 2011 86,312 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage on n/s/r wing

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Shock absorber cover insecure

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front brake performance uneven

front number plate damaged

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r wheel-rim damaged on inner and outer bead areas

rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,439 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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EN54 VBY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN54 VBY, 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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EN54 VBY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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