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LS55 YSE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,449 mi
Last recorded98,449 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 YSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,592 miles

Rear Tyres slightly out of shape

parking brake performance just met at 16%

Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Tyres slightly out of shape

parking brake performance just met at 16%

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,422 miles

Both front discs rusted and lipped

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,396 miles

Both front headlamps have a product on the lens but light output is not affected

Engine has a bad oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,312 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,086 miles

N/S Door mirror lense damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from driveshaft seal

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,661 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre very low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,661 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre very low

Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,122 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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LS55 YSE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS55 YSE, 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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LS55 YSE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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