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FP05 VML

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VML
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 130,577 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 May 2017 130,576 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 May 2016 123,761 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 123,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 109,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 109,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 98,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 41,812 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 41,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 34,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,323 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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FP05 VML is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP05 VML, 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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FP05 VML is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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