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LF05 YDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 150,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 150,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Dosent lock in upright position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 135,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 135,571 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,970 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides outer sills damaged

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides outer sills damaged

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,239 miles

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s/r chassis

Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s/r chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and feathered on inside edge

offside front door mirror outer casing has been taped up

offside rear light lense slightly cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,635 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,363 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

front and rear brake discs needed

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,606 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine management fault

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 6,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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LF05 YDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF05 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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LF05 YDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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