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VN55 EWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,101 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,100 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,034 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,546 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large dents on nearside front outer sill & nearside rear wheel arch at front

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

nearside of rear bumper has dropped down

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

large dents on nearside front outer sill & nearside rear wheel arch at front

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

nearside of rear bumper has dropped down

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,796 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm + worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,796 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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,325 miles

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

nearside front tyre perished + worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,324 miles

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

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

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

nearside front tyre perished + worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,335 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 EWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN55 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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