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VN55 EPE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f bumper trim missing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,820 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,160 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 84,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,330 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,445 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,278 miles

front disc pads getting low

near side rear tyre has a nail and a screw in the tread

near side rear tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,227 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 31,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,787 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 EPE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EPE, 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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VN55 EPE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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