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DE55 YBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,103 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT JUDDER

HEAD LAMPS GOING DULL

REAR AXLE / SUB-FRAME CORRODING

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON INNER EDGES

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 114,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON INNER EDGES

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,381 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

REAR ROLL BAR LINK O/S HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,694 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

HEAD LAMPS CORRODING

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 106,694 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODING

HEAD LAMPS CORRODING

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,409 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

HEAD LAMPS PERISHING!

Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,409 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODING!

HEAD LAMPS PERISHING!

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,052 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR TYERS ARE LOW ON INNER EDGES !

EXHAUST CORRODING !

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,336 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODING!

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011

n/s outer cv boot is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 32,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DE55 YBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE55 YBO, 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 DE55 YBO registered?

DE55 YBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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