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ST54 VEF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,319 mi
Last recorded153,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 VEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 153,319 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 153,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated, no beam pattern visible. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated, no beam pattern visible. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe being chafed by handbrake cable. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 146,579 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 146,570 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear w/wiper rubber deteriorated

tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,324 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 133,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect need buffed (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 126,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,073 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 108,329 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,154 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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ST54 VEF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST54 VEF, 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 ST54 VEF registered?

ST54 VEF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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