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VE05 JCZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 JCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 151,051 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 141,171 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,764 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 109,148 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 May 2018 95,933 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 84,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 73,544 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

minor stone chip in n/s windscreen

nsf and osf headlamp units lenses deteriorating

nsr and osr tyres wearing around edges 205 55 15

Pass 20 May 2014 55,257 miles

both front tyres are scuffed out on the inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 51,052 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,997 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 27,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,971 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 JCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

VE05 JCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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