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VE55 WFT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,941 mi
Last recorded110,941 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,941 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 110,941 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 108,769 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 108,761 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,371 miles

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,796 miles

Heat shield insecure

Rear boot does close properly

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Rear boot does close properly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,034 miles

all road wheels slightly damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,366 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,366 miles

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

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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VE55 WFT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE55 WFT, 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 VE55 WFT registered?

VE55 WFT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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