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VF55 TLZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,986 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,970 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 121,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Steel road wheel fitted Nearside front, others alloy

Fail 4 Oct 2024 121,238 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Steel road wheel fitted Nearside front, others alloy

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,941 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough borderline fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,076 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,691 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,397 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,170 miles

Slight front brake judder.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,165 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight front brake judder.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,719 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 27,001 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 26,984 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLZ, 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 VF55 TLZ registered?

VF55 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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