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FL55 YAJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,718 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (has wheel trims on ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside advise damage to n/s outer sill

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 77,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (has wheel trims on ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside advise damage to n/s outer sill

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,672 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body damaged all round

under body corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp plastic faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 62,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 59,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 57,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,112 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads mishaped/worn unevenly

Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,584 miles

front fogs inop

slight deterioration of front indicator bulbs

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Oct 2011 23,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front fogs inop

slight deterioration of front indicator bulbs

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 4,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FL55 YAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL55 YAJ, 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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FL55 YAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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