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FE55 YZW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 116,860 miles

Front Both sides wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear disc plate corroded/ damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2019 116,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both sides wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear disc plate corroded/ damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,824 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded

washer cap missing

Fail 18 Aug 2018 111,824 miles

Emissions not tested Due to injector leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,253 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,395 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,812 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,471 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,701 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,108 miles

engine warning light on

unable to fully inspect center rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

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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FE55 YZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE55 YZW, 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 FE55 YZW registered?

FE55 YZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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