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VK55 NDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,476 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil level slightly low

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,559 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine oil leak on under tray

Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,559 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine oil leak on under tray

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,837 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in thread

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,080 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,495 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2012 40,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 36,636 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2011 36,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,439 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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VK55 NDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 NDU, 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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VK55 NDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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