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VE54 FMG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,223 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray and Heatshield slightly loose

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131,139 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray and Heatshield slightly loose

Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 128,433 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,502 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 121,051 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 118,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,889 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult seat belt not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult seat belt not checked

Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE54 FMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE54 FMG, 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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VE54 FMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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