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FG55 YCK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

229,390 mi
Last recorded229,390 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 229,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various point of surface corrosion underneath of the vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2023 227,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 219,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 215,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 215,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 209,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 209,951 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 202,278 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 202,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 194,779 miles

Battery loose

Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 194,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery loose

Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 183,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 183,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 172,750 miles

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

rear coil spring corroding

bad oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 172,748 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear coil spring corroding

bad oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 160,399 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,381 miles

head lamp lens deterating

top engine mounting weakening

Pass 20 May 2013 133,771 miles

engine management lamp on

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tire wearing inner edge close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 130,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 118,056 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,074 miles

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

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

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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FG55 YCK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FG55 YCK, 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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FG55 YCK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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