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DV05 YJC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 104,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge + cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody, chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 104,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge + cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody, chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 104,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder and facing to the left (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front both headlamps slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn just above limit and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn just above limit and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs wire touching drop link on lock to lock

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody, chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 13 May 2025 101,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2024 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2023 91,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe/back box rear hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie-rod upper ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,976 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,461 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,037 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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DV05 YJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV05 YJC, 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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DV05 YJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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