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VU55 VKN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,108 mi
Last recorded91,108 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension lower arms corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,457 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 87,453 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,992 miles

Offside diff seal leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside diff seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 82,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,610 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 77,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,993 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,838 miles

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

Surface corrosion chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,688 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear cutting on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 69,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,991 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,105 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VU55 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VU55 VKN, 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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VU55 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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