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VK55 NEF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,924 mi
Last recorded106,924 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 106,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 90,538 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,538 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,491 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,242 miles

o/s/r coil spring coroded

rear NO plate deteriorated slightly

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

several areas of corrosion on under side

Fail 19 Sep 2015 87,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front full of condensdation (1.8.A.1b)

rear NO plate deteriorated slightly

several areas of corrosion on under side

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r coil spring coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,837 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 80,837 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/side rear spring worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,989 miles

rear number plate faded and delaminated but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,037 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VK55 NEF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK55 NEF, 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 VK55 NEF registered?

VK55 NEF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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