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LY55 EYF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 91,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,696 miles

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

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

front tyres 205/55 rears 205/50

n/s rear wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges

Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,692 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front tyres 205/55 rears 205/50

n/s rear wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,980 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,892 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,914 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake disc`s worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake disc`s worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,296 miles

Both front headlamps getting hazy

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,296 miles

Both front headlamps getting hazy

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,274 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,330 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,319 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,624 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 22 Nov 2008 18,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 18,987 miles

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

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

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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LY55 EYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LY55 EYF, 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 LY55 EYF registered?

LY55 EYF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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