MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
front suspension arm bushes worn
oil filter leaking
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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