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FE05 VUL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,109 miles

n/s and of side wings corroded at bottom

Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insicure

n/s and of side wings corroded at bottom

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,939 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,029 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of washer fluid. (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,437 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r brake pads wearing down

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,074 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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FE05 VUL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE05 VUL, 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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FE05 VUL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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