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OY05 VWM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,746 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 104,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,030 miles

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

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,635 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on nearside inner sill

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,567 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,989 miles

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 84,283 miles

205/55/16 ALL TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Pass 12 May 2018 79,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 72,737 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2016 66,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox leak

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 59,642 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

Gearbox leak

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 54,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside outer seal

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 May 2014 54,393 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside outer seal

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 May 2013 48,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 43,789 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 12 May 2011 39,247 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,679 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 VWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

OY05 VWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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