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VK05 CYS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,087 mi
Last recorded172,087 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 CYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 172,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 166,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,850 miles

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

n/s and o/s headlight pattern poor

rear number plate dirty

Fail 16 Jan 2021 160,850 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s headlight pattern poor

rear number plate dirty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 145,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,796 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 110,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,137 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,411 miles

tread low/wearing on edges on front tyres

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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VK05 CYS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK05 CYS, 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 VK05 CYS registered?

VK05 CYS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is VK05 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 CYS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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