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VK05 HCP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 HCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,806 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 83,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 73,274 miles

Nearside Rear pillar slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,313 miles

both headlamp patterns slightly unclear

both wiper blades noisey

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,313 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamp patterns slightly unclear

both wiper blades noisey

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,288 miles

both rear shocker covers broken

front brake discs poor

Fail 19 Apr 2016 48,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shocker covers broken

front brake discs poor

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,064 miles

both front brake discs poor on inner surfaces

both headlamp glasses in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,047 miles

os headlamp glass poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,011 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

os headlamp glass poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn inner edges osr bald inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,196 miles

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

Offside 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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VK05 HCP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK05 HCP, 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 VK05 HCP registered?

VK05 HCP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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