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MV54 VFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,439 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake performance could be better.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,868 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,868 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,575 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

oil/coolant leak

Fail 18 May 2018 65,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

oil/coolant leak

Pass 25 May 2017 63,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 59,989 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 59,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,275 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 57,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 42,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 42,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,728 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,728 miles

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 7 Feb 2008 24,787 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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MV54 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MV54 VFZ, 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 MV54 VFZ registered?

MV54 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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