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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight mist on both front headlights
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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