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VE54 UVM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 149,373 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 149,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 144,699 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside just giving a beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,472 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 120,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 160,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,261 miles

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

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

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 UVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UVM, 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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What year was VE54 UVM registered?

VE54 UVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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