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LY05 XYF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 87% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight lens glazed up

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,752 miles

Front headlight slightly misty

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,920 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,928 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside Inoperable Offside Misaligned (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 48,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,336 miles

Slight noise from offside front wheelbearing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,836 miles

Wipers noisy

Fuel smell from rear but no visible leaks

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2014 31,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,084 miles

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls cracked

rear tyres worn unevenlt and getting close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre walls cracked

rear tyres worn unevenlt and getting close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,258 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 XYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 XYF registered?

LY05 XYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LY05 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 XYF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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