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VK55 XOZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XOZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 157,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres wearing on edges

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2024 156,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

lower inner panels corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 146,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

lower inner panels corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 146,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

lower inner panels corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 127,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,246 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 121,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,738 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,671 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 93,861 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,997 miles

Offside wiper poor condition

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,282 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer treads.

front wipers only work on fast speed.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,278 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer treads.

front wipers only work on fast speed.

front/rear brake pads look low.

Pass 28 May 2012 58,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,098 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,945 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XOZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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