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WV55 VAD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 85,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 80,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 74,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,908 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 66,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 66,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,628 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,750 miles

both front tyres wearing from inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 424,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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WV55 VAD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WV55 VAD, 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 WV55 VAD registered?

WV55 VAD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 VAD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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