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CE05 YAY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses misted over

o/s lower reflector missing in bumper

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm back bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses misted over

o/s lower reflector missing in bumper

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm back bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,170 miles

Central mirror missing

front brake pads very low

off side drive shaft seal leaking

off side rear lower reflector missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads very low

off side drive shaft seal leaking

off side rear lower reflector missing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,563 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges down to 2mm

both rear tyres worn on edges close to limit

dampness around steering rack

headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms big back bush deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges down to 2mm

both rear tyres worn on edges close to limit

dampness around steering rack

headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms big back bush deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,256 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear heat shield loose

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner and outer edges

oil leak

both front headlamps image deteriorating

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

inertia mirror missing

o/s of steering rack damp

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms back bushes deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both front headlamps image deteriorating

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

inertia mirror missing

o/s of steering rack damp

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms back bushes deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner and outer edges

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,853 miles

Middle mirror missing

NSF Tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Interior mirror missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight leak from O/S/F inner c.v boot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,879 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,966 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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CE05 YAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE05 YAY, 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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CE05 YAY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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