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FA05 VTP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,722 mi
Last recorded114,722 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,216 miles

both h/light lenses starting to fade

offside front lower wishbone arm rear bush starting to perish

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,681 miles

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

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,076 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside front tyre inner/outer tread starting to wear low.

offside front tyre inner tread starting to wear low.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,887 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
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FA05 VTP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FA05 VTP, 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 FA05 VTP registered?

FA05 VTP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FA05 VTP safe to buy?

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