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DV05 YJH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,502 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,502 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,247 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 133,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,954 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 925,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

no oil in engine

Pass 2 Aug 2012 925,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

no oil in engine

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,540 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,530 miles

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

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
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DV05 YJH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DV05 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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