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OY05 VWE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,571 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front head lamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,051 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,790 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,866 miles

rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,977 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 69,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,918 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,742 miles

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)

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

both headlamps slightly discoloured.

both rear road springs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,380 miles

headlamp lenses are slightly discoloured.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp lenses are slightly discoloured.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,878 miles

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,426 miles

n/s front tyre cut/damaged outer sidewall.

o/s rear tyre tread perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,969 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,917 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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OY05 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY05 VWE, 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 OY05 VWE registered?

OY05 VWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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