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ET05 VBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,331 mi
Last recorded134,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,331 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS AND OS WHISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 116,688 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 113,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 113,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 110,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 99,428 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sat nav base fitted to windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,370 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system secure

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 75,925 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ET05 VBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ET05 VBV, 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 ET05 VBV registered?

ET05 VBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is ET05 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 VBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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