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SL05 VYV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,596 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 90,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 75,693 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,468 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,985 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,261 miles

slight damage on n/s rear door and wheel arch

Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,254 miles

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

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

slight damage on n/s rear door and wheel arch

Fail 4 Aug 2010 24,460 miles

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

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,190 miles

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

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

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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SL05 VYV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL05 VYV, 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 SL05 VYV registered?

SL05 VYV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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