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MV05 VBB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,064 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 125,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,567 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear tyre. age cracks

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear backplate weak corroded

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

Offside Rear backplate weak corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,859 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,146 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)

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,638 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,230 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)

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

off side rear shocker cover lose

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,959 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,066 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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MV05 VBB 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 VBB, 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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MV05 VBB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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