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EA54 YVZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,705 mi
Last recorded162,705 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 162,705 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket cracked

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth and heavily worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Sep 2017 162,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb possibly in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside headlamp bracket cracked

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth and heavily worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,471 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 155,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres and off side rear tyre have 0.0mm of tread on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,891 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,870 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 139,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,537 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 128,619 miles

Dampness around top of engine possible oil or slight diesel leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2013 128,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Dampness around top of engine possible oil or slight diesel leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,707 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,320 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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EA54 YVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc 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 EA54 YVZ, 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 EA54 YVZ registered?

EA54 YVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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