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VE54 STZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,162 mi
Last recorded130,162 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 STZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,162 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 130,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,923 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 124,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit bars[195/65/r15]91h (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,569 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 117,569 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost touching disc on side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,515 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,515 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 107,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 107,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 103,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,491 miles

advise both headlamp lenses are becoming opaque.

advise n/s inner cv boot is leaking grease by.

advise o/s rear tyre sidewall shows signs of heavy kerbing.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,491 miles

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

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

advise both headlamp lenses are becoming opaque.

advise n/s inner cv boot is leaking grease by.

advise o/s rear tyre sidewall shows signs of heavy kerbing.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 92,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,416 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,413 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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VE54 STZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VE54 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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