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VE05 YED

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YED
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 109,021 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,649 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,649 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,635 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 92,635 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside - beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,233 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,233 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,327 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,503 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE05 YED, 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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VE05 YED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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