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FV05 YYT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,836 mi
Last recorded162,836 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 162,836 miles

Engine oil low (rectified)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 16 Apr 2020 162,836 miles

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

Engine oil low (rectified)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,663 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,529 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount fractured

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount fractured

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2011 44,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 35,840 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,534 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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FV05 YYT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 YYT, 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 FV05 YYT registered?

FV05 YYT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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