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ET05 YBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,035 mi
Last recorded158,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 158,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 158,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,762 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR FRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,192 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,870 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 119,870 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,996 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,996 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,449 miles

Headlamps has slighty discoloured lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,449 miles

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

Headlamps has slighty discoloured lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,680 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,539 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,077 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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ET05 YBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ET05 YBZ, 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 ET05 YBZ registered?

ET05 YBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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