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FP05 VNY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,321 mi
Last recorded136,321 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,321 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop-link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located not seated correctly (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,185 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bad corrosion on front and rear subframes and underneath

Fail 19 Aug 2015 130,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bad corrosion on front and rear subframes and underneath

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 112,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012

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

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

both front headlamps becoming opaque

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front headlamps becoming opaque

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,387 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

engine oil level topped up to carry out emissions test

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,084 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

noise from steering column area

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

noise from steering column area

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,434 miles

Nearside Front 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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FP05 VNY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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