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ET05 VGL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,665 mi
Last recorded152,665 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 152,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 142,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 142,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing one on eatch wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,906 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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ET05 VGL 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 78.6%.

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 VGL, 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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ET05 VGL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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