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SY05 VGT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 144,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has some damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability

Fail 2 Mar 2019 144,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges worn

both service brake and parking brake just met legal requirements

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,262 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 136,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,929 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlight images poor

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,251 miles

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,449 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,734 miles

Oil leak

both front wish bone rear bushes soft

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Mar 2013 98,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front wish bone rear bushes soft

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,664 miles

Oil leak

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

blow on exhaust flex

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,580 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,463 miles

Rear tyres treads near tread wear indicators.

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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SY05 VGT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY05 VGT, 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 SY05 VGT registered?

SY05 VGT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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