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FH05 YDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 129,660 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside front inner brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested engine oil level not showing on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine oil level not showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly corroded/pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn due to condition of brake disc (inspection mirror used) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded/pitted (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers are missing

engine coolant is low. power steering fluid level is low.

exhaust heat shields are damaged

front and rear suspension components and subframes are corroded

front exhaust flexible sections are deteriorated

reverse lights do not work (vehicle registered before 01/09/09)

slight leak of grease from offside front inner C/V gaiter

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,394 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,519 miles

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

Front indicator bulbs pale

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but syster secure

Rear general corrosion chassis ans suspension arms

engine management lamp on

stone chip swept area

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,519 miles

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

Front indicator bulbs pale

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but syster secure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear general corrosion chassis ans suspension arms

engine management lamp on

stone chip swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advice under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advice under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,011 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,263 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,937 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight drage offside front brake

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,312 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 41,648 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 35,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 35,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 28,983 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 22,926 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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FH05 YDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH05 YDU, 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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FH05 YDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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