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WV55 VGO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,230 mi
Last recorded172,230 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 172,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 170,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 170,980 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight beam images poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 166,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 166,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 166,062 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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 164,936 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 164,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play unable to fully inspect due to track rod end play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2020 45,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 45,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,667 miles

Both headlight lenses in poor condition - pattern only just acceptable

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Offside front tyre worn almost to cord on inner edge

Play in offside steering

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 35,887 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition and seriously affecting light output

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre bold

Fail 5 Sep 2015 32,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre bold

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,522 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,470 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,524 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,968 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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WV55 VGO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VGO, 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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WV55 VGO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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