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VF55 RAU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front gille insecure

nearside lower windscreen cracked

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Fail 11 May 2015

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front gille insecure

nearside lower windscreen cracked

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 16 May 2014
Pass 25 Apr 2013
Pass 11 Apr 2012

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gear box damp

unable to fully see rear coil springs

Pass 7 Apr 2010

both headlamp aims on lower limits

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Apr 2010

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit and all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,027 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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VF55 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF55 RAU, 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 VF55 RAU registered?

VF55 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is VF55 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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