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AO05 YAW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,676 mi
Last recorded108,676 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 108,676 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber dust cover broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & dust cover loose (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre valve starting to perish

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2017 108,676 miles

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

N/S/R Shock absorber dust cover broken

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & dust cover loose (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Brake binding on slightly

O/S/R Tyre valve starting to perish

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,207 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 76,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 76,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Slight play in N/S/R link pin

Pass 3 May 2013 66,999 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 66,999 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,330 miles

BACK ENGINE MOUNT STABILIZING BOLT LOOSE

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2012 57,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BACK ENGINE MOUNT STABILIZING BOLT LOOSE

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2011 48,000 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 40,334 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)

Fail 21 May 2010 40,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 1 Jun 2009 31,360 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,935 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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AO05 YAW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO05 YAW, 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 AO05 YAW registered?

AO05 YAW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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