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ET54 JYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,536 mi
Last recorded69,536 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 JYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 69,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 69,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,796 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,407 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,050 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,549 miles

headlights condition

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,586 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,602 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,767 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

tracking as front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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ET54 JYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ET54 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 JYC registered?

ET54 JYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is ET54 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 JYC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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