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VN55 LYA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,077 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 128,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Front wing and outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine damp with oil

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing /outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 115,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing /outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

front brake pads appear low

Fail 7 Feb 2014 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

front brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,554 miles

chip in screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,877 miles

chip in screen

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,017 miles

chip in screen

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,318 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,540 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VN55 LYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 LYA registered?

VN55 LYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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