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GV05 VMC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,535 mi
Last recorded120,535 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 120,535 miles

Back Rear Seats Are Folded At Time Of Test

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned Both Front (2.1.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 May 2018 120,526 miles

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

Back Rear Seats Are Folded At Time Of Test

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned Both Front (2.1.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 May 2017 116,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

nearside rear body is damaged no sharp edges

offside headlight pattern is starting to diffuse

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,833 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,858 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 87,858 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 78,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 78,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,554 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 May 2011 60,462 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,409 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,409 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 44,002 miles

Getting low and slight feathering to the inside of the N/S/R tyre

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low

Pass 7 May 2008 36,710 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GV05 VMC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV05 VMC, 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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GV05 VMC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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