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LY05 JVA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,622 mi
Last recorded143,622 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 143,622 miles

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

Outer skin on back box rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2026 143,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Outer skin on back box rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2025 143,017 miles

Exhaust outer skin rusty

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 30 May 2024 142,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2024 142,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s beam patterns poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall has damage (poss run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,018 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 140,018 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 137,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 137,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,122 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 132,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very near legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lenses clouded preventing beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,576 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,017 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,017 miles

front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges.

near side rear tyre starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,838 miles

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 JVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LY05 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

LY05 JVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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