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VE54 NPN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,883 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellowish both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt slightly damaged has tape over belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellowish both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt slightly damaged has tape over belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,381 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides. (4.1.5 (a))

All 4 wheels buckled.

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,262 miles

All 4 wheels slightly buckled

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arms bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,107 miles

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

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

Front tyres deteriorated and all wheels buckled

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,107 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front tyres deteriorated and all wheels buckled

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,115 miles

All road wheels buckled

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The n/s/f tyre is deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 106,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

All road wheels buckled

Both n/s tyres are perished

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs deteriorated and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,135 miles

All wheels buckled

Front brake discs corroded

The o/s/r tyre is very worn and very deteriorated

The rear brake pads are worn very thin, the rear discs are deteriorated

both n/s tyres are cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The o/s/r tyre is worn and deteriorated

Wheels buckled

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs deteriorated front and rear

the o/s number plate lamp is quite dim

the o/s/r tyre is deteriorated and quite worn

the rear brake pads are quite worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,568 miles

small chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,920 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 25 May 2011 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 72,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 59,975 miles

Advise front headlamps getting cloudy

NSR number plate lamp slightly dim

OSR tyre has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 19 May 2010 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

NSF tyre bald on inner edge

NSR number plate lamp slightly dim

Advise front headlamps getting cloudy

OSR tyre has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 21 May 2009 48,799 miles

advise all wheel rims damage on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2009 48,799 miles

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

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

advise all wheel rims damage on inner edges

srtrong advise front ntyres on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 38,270 miles

advise all 4 wheel rims damaged on the inner edge

advise rear pads getting slightly worn

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 NPN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VE54 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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