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FV05 VOF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside FRONT AND REAR MOST ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded outer casings

Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both silencers corroded on outter skins

Fail 24 Jan 2023 132,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both silencers corroded on outter skins

Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,187 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded outer casings

Fail 28 Jan 2022 131,169 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside headlights faded (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside headlights faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded outer casings

Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,287 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on outer edge ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust boxes corroded centre and rear

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes and various front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 127,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,608 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front and both rear coil springs corroding

covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,608 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front and both rear coil springs corroding

covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,338 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2018 121,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,431 miles

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

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

centre and rear silencer casings corroded

coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,913 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 103,787 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 27,946 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 22,207 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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FV05 VOF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV05 VOF, 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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FV05 VOF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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