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VN55 XAE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,349 mi
Last recorded164,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 164,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s sill damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,349 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s sill damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2020 154,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 139,970 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 17 Jan 2019 139,859 miles

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 126,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges of tread.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 115,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges of tread.

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from near-side rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,522 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm and heavily on inner edges

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads 2/3 worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,843 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,516 miles

205/55/16/94v

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,157 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,159 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 XAE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

VN55 XAE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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