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MV54 VKO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 VKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 95,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,496 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,940 miles

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 15 Aug 2013 45,571 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,560 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,696 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,694 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge and on wear bars

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 35,062 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,816 miles

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

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

child seat fitted , not able to check n/s + o/s rear seat belt

n/s + o/s front discs are worn

n/s rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted , not able to check n/s + o/s rear seat belt

n/s + o/s front discs are worn

n/s rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 29 May 2009 19,032 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 18,861 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,943 miles

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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 VKO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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