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VN05 CEO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,158 mi
Last recorded126,158 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 126,158 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 126,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 119,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,706 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 107,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,162 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,162 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,034 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,982 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,286 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

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

Wiperblades smearing slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs are worn on the inner edges

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth (1.6mm is the legal limit)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,967 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,967 miles

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

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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VN05 CEO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN05 CEO, 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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VN05 CEO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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