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VE05 XXT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 XXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,649 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S front lower arm rear bushes corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle O/S/R body & bumper slightly damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,636 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front O/S & N/S front headlights deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S front lower arm rear bushes corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle O/S/R body & bumper slightly damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,968 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S front headlights slightly deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,206 miles

All four tyres worn close to legal limit & slightly deteriorated.

Front O/S & N/S Lens covers slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,460 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,149 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,980 miles

advise of slight deterioration of sidewalls on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XXT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

VE05 XXT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is VE05 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 XXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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