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VU55 VLT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,456 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,499 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge bold

Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge bold

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,589 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,157 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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VU55 VLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU55 VLT, 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 VU55 VLT registered?

VU55 VLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 VLT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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