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MV05 VBK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,677 mi
Last recorded127,677 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,677 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 125,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 124,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 124,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 122,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 May 2017 122,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 114,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,588 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,712 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,599 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,021 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,683 miles

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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MV05 VBK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red 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 MV05 VBK, 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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What year was MV05 VBK registered?

MV05 VBK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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