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VE05 FWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 92,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,925 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake discs poorly lipped

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust hanger broken

coolant level low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,568 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,324 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread cut

Pass 14 May 2011 35,310 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 31,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,138 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)

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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VE05 FWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VE05 FWZ, 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 VE05 FWZ registered?

VE05 FWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VE05 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 FWZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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