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ML54 VTN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.10mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted in rear

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.10mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted in rear

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,342 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,011 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaurst rear pipe hitting on heat sheild

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,263 miles

Front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Front tyres are scrubing on there inner edges

Track control arms rear bushs are starting to seperate

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,263 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Front tyres are scrubing on there inner edges

Reaar wiper split

Track control arms rear bushs are starting to seperate

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs advanced corrosion

heat shield above rear exhaust section loose

rear wiper blade split

rtc damage to tailgate

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,057 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs advanced corrosion

heat shield above rear exhaust section loose

rear wiper blade split

rtc damage to tailgate

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,485 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,456 miles

rear brake pads appear low

squeek on front brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,712 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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ML54 VTN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML54 VTN, 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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ML54 VTN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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