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VN55 ADX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,561 mi
Last recorded88,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ADX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,561 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,558 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 82,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 82,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,801 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,191 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,907 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,009 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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VN55 ADX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN55 ADX, 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 VN55 ADX registered?

VN55 ADX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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