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FX55 YVJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

108,185 mi
Last recorded108,185 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 108,185 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 108,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,519 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front to rear Exhaust box rusty/ deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake Fluctuating, but not excessively

Offside Front Wing deteriorated /rusty not effecting anything below

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Front & rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front to rear Exhaust box rusty/ deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake Fluctuating, but not excessively

Offside Front Wing deteriorated /rusty not effecting anything below

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front top engine mounting deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front wing bottom corroded but secure

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

front and middle exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,103 miles

Front number plate clear transparent peeling of but can readable

Offside Front coil spring rust

Offside Front top engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front wing bottom corroded but secured

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear wire plug not plug in , ?

Rear axle all rust

Rear both coil spring corroded but not week

Rear bushes all deteriorated

middle to rear exhaust box cases corroded but not leaking any gases

Fail 9 Jan 2024 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake level to much travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Undertray likely to become detached all heat shield unsecured loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Front number plate clear transparent peeling of but can readable

Offside Front coil spring rust

Offside Front top engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Front wing bottom corroded but secured

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear wire plug not plug in , ?

Rear axle all rust

Rear both coil spring corroded but not week

Rear bushes all deteriorated

middle to rear exhaust box cases corroded but not leaking any gases

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,064 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slight poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus worn inner edges need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 98,064 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slight poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus worn inner edges need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,103 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

rack arms and track rod ends corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,987 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

rack arms and track rod ends corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 88,535 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 88,535 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,134 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both boxes corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on edges no cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 75,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer corroded

Under tray fit restricting view of components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,055 miles

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

slight mist on both front headlights

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,052 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight mist on both front headlights

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 66,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,532 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FX55 YVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FX55 YVJ, 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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FX55 YVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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