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AO55 YLT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,814 miles

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

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

new suspension arms fitted on rear

Fail 30 Dec 2020 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

new suspension arms fitted on rear

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,635 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,447 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,939 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 77,939 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,619 miles

steering rack damp with fluid

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Rear Both tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inside edges

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing STUD DAMAGED ALSO (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Rear Both tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inside edges

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gear oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 62,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gear oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 12 Dec 2012 44,213 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

oil filter leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,213 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension arm bushes worn

oil filter leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 28,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,183 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,869 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,869 miles

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

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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AO55 YLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO55 YLT, 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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AO55 YLT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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