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VE54 UTX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,899 miles

Offside Front wing holed & corroded

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

heatshields insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower wing holed & corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,088 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front lower wing holed & corroded

heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2024 92,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,237 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,347 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,161 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,161 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,042 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,042 miles

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

all discs coroded and scored

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,863 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

middle exhaust heatshield damaged

nearside front tyre cracking at edge of tread

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VE54 UTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 UTX registered?

VE54 UTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is VE54 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 UTX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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