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LY05 AYU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 15 Apr 2024

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,540 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD ON TREAD SHOWING ON THE IN SIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 56,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,037 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,594 miles

both front headlamps cloudy

Fail 19 May 2016 31,594 miles

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

both front headlamps cloudy

Pass 14 May 2015 30,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,957 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 8 May 2012 26,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,467 miles

NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN CLOSES TO THE TEST MIN

OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 27 May 2008 10,919 miles

DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

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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LY05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY05 AYU, 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 LY05 AYU registered?

LY05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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