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MA05 YAH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 YAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 109,199 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Nearside front wing excessively corroded, holed and jagged at join to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Offside front wing excessively corroded, holed and jagged at join to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shields becoming insecure, front and rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and nearside rear (front only just acceptable (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight rear brake imbalance (17%

Fail 8 Oct 2022 109,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

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

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,286 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 13 Jun 2014 60,523 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 52,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,302 miles

offside rear tyre has cracking on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has cracking on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA05 YAH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA05 YAH, 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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MA05 YAH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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