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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,599 mi
Last recorded89,599 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,533 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,366 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,720 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,720 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,173 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,225 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,252 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,042 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,917 miles

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 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKN, 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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VK05 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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