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MM05 VEY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 112,859 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,197 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 110,197 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,620 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,919 miles

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

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 80,919 miles

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

Engine covers /under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,013 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,237 miles

front and rear brake discs lipping.

front and rear wipers smeary.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,281 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,954 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,954 miles

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

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

Offside 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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MM05 VEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MM05 VEY, 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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MM05 VEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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