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AD05 VJN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,325 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2019 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,164 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,468 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

exhaust+hangers showing some deterioration

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

exhaust showing deterioration

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing deterioration

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2015 96,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

exhaust showing deterioration

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing deterioration

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 87,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,724 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing slight deterioration

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,811 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,097 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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AD05 VJN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD05 VJN, 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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AD05 VJN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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