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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026

Front headlight beam image "both sides" can only just be seen on light tester

Front some of bonnet release mechanism missing (used long nose plyers to open)date of mot written on battery cover as proof of opening

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside of tread

Rear both rear brake discs look rusty

Rear reverse lights not working

Rear suspension components and rear sub frame showing signs of rust

internal headlight adjuster taped up

Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,237 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 121,237 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 120,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 120,905 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to open bonnet

Fail 4 Jul 2022 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,950 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 117,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,562 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 116,558 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,193 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps deteriorated/frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose is insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 115,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit is 1.77, refer to exhaust emissions results print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps deteriorated/frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose is insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,472 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose is insecure

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

Offside Front Fog lamp is damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 113,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit is 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose is insecure

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

Offside Front Fog lamp is damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,338 miles

offside outer sill damaged

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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VN05 CTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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