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VE05 FZL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,927 mi
Last recorded90,927 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,927 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,052 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear lumpy

Fail 12 May 2017 89,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to wear lumpy

Pass 20 May 2016 79,070 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,654 miles

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

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2013 45,485 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 35,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 27,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 27,243 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 22,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,078 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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VE05 FZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

VE05 FZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 FZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 FZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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