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MV54 VJJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,919 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front and both rear tyres worn.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside fronts, [rear bush]. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front and both rear tyres worn.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside fronts, [rear bush]. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,718 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

all four tyres worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 103,718 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres worn.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,650 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 67,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,016 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,055 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 VJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJJ, 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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MV54 VJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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